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/ˈsɪmpəltən/ · sim·ple·ton
noun
- A simple‑minded person lacking common sense. Even the seasoned negotiators were wary of the simpleton who tried to bargain without understanding the terms.
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Did you know? The word appears in Shakespeare’s play *The Merry Wives of Windsor*, where a character is called a “simpleton” for his lack of wit, illustrating its long‑standing use in English literature.