How to Pronounce "simpleminded"
word
ˌsɪmpəlˈmaɪndɪd
sim-puhl-MYN-did
sˈɪmplɪmˌaɪndɪd
SIM-plih-MYN-did
Definition
Describes someone who is not very intelligent or who thinks about things in a very basic way, without much complexity. It can also mean someone who is naïve or easily fooled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪmpəlˈmaɪndɪd
British English
sˈɪmplɪmˌaɪndɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-puhl-MYN-did
UK
SIM-plih-MYN-did
Listen in Context
He is too simpleminded to understand the plan.
Some people think she is simpleminded, but she is very kind.
He gave a simpleminded answer to a difficult question.
People say he's simpleminded, but sometimes his honesty is refreshing.