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Simpleton vs Halfwit - What's the difference?

simpleton | halfwit | Related terms |

Simpleton is a related term of halfwit.


As nouns the difference between simpleton and halfwit

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while halfwit is (informal) someone lacking in intelligence.

Ninny vs Simpleton - What's the difference?

ninny | simpleton | Related terms |

Ninny is a related term of simpleton.


As nouns the difference between ninny and simpleton

is that ninny is a silly or foolish person while simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense.

Simpleton vs Numskull - What's the difference?

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Simpleton is a related term of numskull.


In pejorative|lang=en terms the difference between simpleton and numskull

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while numskull is (pejorative) a label for a person who refuses to learn or grow mentally.

As nouns the difference between simpleton and numskull

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while numskull is (pejorative) a dunce, mentally dull or stupid person.

Simpleton vs Dunderhead - What's the difference?

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Simpleton is a related term of dunderhead.


As nouns the difference between simpleton and dunderhead

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while dunderhead is a stupid person; a dunce.

Idiot vs Simpleton - What's the difference?

idiot | simpleton | Related terms |

Idiot is a related term of simpleton.


As nouns the difference between idiot and simpleton

is that idiot is (slang|derogatory) a proponent of intelligent design while simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense.

Simpleton vs Dill - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between simpleton and dill

is that simpleton is a simple person lacking common sense while dill is Anethum graveolens (the sole species of the genus genus: Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.

As a verb dill is

to still; to assuage; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain.

Simpleton vs Galah - What's the difference?

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Simpleton is a related term of galah.


As nouns the difference between simpleton and galah

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while galah is a pink and grey species of cockatoo, eolophus roseicapilla , native to australia.

Simpleton vs Imbecile - What's the difference?

simpleton | imbecile | Related terms |

Simpleton is a related term of imbecile.


In pejorative|lang=en terms the difference between simpleton and imbecile

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while imbecile is (pejorative) a.

As nouns the difference between simpleton and imbecile

is that simpleton is (pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense while imbecile is (obsolete) a person with limited (l) (l) who can perform (l) and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five to seven-year-old child.

As an adjective imbecile is

(dated) destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.

Smallminded vs Simpleton - What's the difference?

smallminded | simpleton |


As a noun simpleton is

(pejorative) a simple person lacking common sense.

Simpleton vs Fool - What's the difference?

simpleton | fool |


In pejorative terms the difference between simpleton and fool

is that simpleton is a simple person lacking common sense while fool is a person with poor judgment or little intelligence.

As a verb fool is

to trick; to make a fool of someone.

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