simpleton

noun
UK: /ˈsɪmpltən/
US: /ˈsɪmpltən/

  1. A foolish or easily deceived person.

    1. Don't be a simpleton, think carefully before you act.
    2. Only a complete simpleton would believe such an obvious lie about the elections.

Synonyms

idiot nitwit blockhead dupe fool

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "simpleton" is /ˈsɪmpltən/ in British English and /ˈsɪmpltən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "simpleton": idiot, nitwit, blockhead, dupe, fool.

Example usage of "simpleton": "Don't be a simpleton, think carefully before you act.". More examples on the page.