Simpleminded and Vacuous

Simpleminded

Simpleminded adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: scornful of their simpleminded belief that their parents would always be there to take care of them

Vacuous and simpleminded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vacuous" instead an adjective "Simpleminded".

Vacuous

Vacuous adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: a movie that was enthusiastically derided for its vacuous dialogue

Simpleminded and vacuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Simpleminded" instead an adjective "Vacuous".

Nearby Words: vacuity, vacuously
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