Definitions
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
Word origin
From simple + -ton (as in a surname). Compare French simplet, Italian semplicione.
Used in a sentence
“The stranger had crossed a sacred line. He had mentioned the men's mothers. Nothing could get him out of a beating now, even the fact that he was obviously a simpleton. Albeit a simpleton with a good vocabulary.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Foolish sort”9 letters
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