Fool and Simpleton

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Fool

Fool noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Usage example: only a fool would attempt to climb that mountain unprepared

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Simpleton is a synonym for fool in idiot topic. In some cases you can use "Simpleton" instead a noun "Fool", when it comes to topics like ability, stupid, clown, stupid person. popular alternative

Nearby Words: foolish, foolishness, foolery, foolishly, fooled

Simpleton

Simpleton noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Usage example: his silly antics at office parties have earned him a reputation as a simpleton

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Fool is a synonym for simpleton in ability topic. You can use "Fool" instead a noun "Simpleton", if it concerns topics such as idiot, stupid, clown, stupid person. popular alternative

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complete	complete fool	complete simpleton
naive	naive fool	naive simpleton
bumbling	bumbling fool	bumbling simpleton
childish	childish fool	childish simpleton
Other adjectives: foolish, innocent, harmless, idealistic, doddering.

Both words in one sentence

Those Wacky Nazis: Göring is depicting as a bumbling fool and Hitler as an equally dimwitted simpleton.

Source: Western Animation / Herr Meets Hare

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