simpleton

Meaning

A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

Synonyms

fool

idiot

dolt

imbecile

simp

dunce

moron

nincompoop

lummox

noodle

stupid person

chump

stupid

simple

zany

sucker

tomfool

boor

clod

blockhead

booby

goose

🪿

silly

goon

ninny

mug

half-wit

dimwit

jackass

flat

coot

fathead

churl

slob

dummy

gull

turkey

numskull

nitwit

sap

naive

dope

mutt

goof

duffer

gudgeon

klutz

birdbrain

ignoramus

bumpkin

Translations

Dummkopf

nigaud

Einfaltspinsel

Idiot

benêt

sempliciotto

simplón

imbécile

tonto

Simpel

Schwachkopf

sot

simplório

niais

idiot

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɪmpəltən/

Etymology

Cognate with French: simplet

Cognate with Italian: semplicione

In summary

From simple + -ton (as in a surname). Compare French simplet, Italian semplicione.