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simpleton Synonyms

Another word for simpleton

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• noun (Context 1)

A foolish, gullible, or easily deceived person who lacks common sense or intelligence.

Usage Example

"The con artist treated the tourists like gullible simpletons, trying to sell them counterfeit tickets at twice the normal price."

Strongest
fool
dunce
Strong
blockhead
dimwit
halfwit
dolt
nincompoop
nitwit
ignoramus
dunderhead

Opposites of simpleton

The opposite of simpleton shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

genius
sage
intellectual
mastermind
scholar
savant
prodigy
See all opposites of simpleton

• Nearby Words

simplemindedly
simplemindedness
simpleness
simpleton
simplicity
simplification
simplifier

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Simpleton. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/simpleton
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