simpleness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a lack of penetration or subtlety
  2. noun the quality of being simple or uncompounded
  3. noun freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

Etymology

From Middle English symplenesse; equivalent to simple + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

simplicity, simple mindedness

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