simple-minded

ˌsɪmplˈmaɪndɪd
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Translation of simple-minded into German

Adjective

not complex

not showing complexity or subtle thinking
  • He is too simple-minded to understand the plan.Er ist zu einfach gestrickt, um den Plan zu verstehen.
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Synonyms and analogies of simple-minded in English

Examples of simple-minded in a sentence

  • The movie's plot was too simple-minded for adults.

Translations of "simple-minded" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
einfältigadj.

The professor dismissed his theories as simple-minded, unworthy of academic discussion.

Der Professor wies seine Theorien als einfältig zurück, sie waren einer akademischen Diskussion nicht würdig.

The simple-minded farmer relied on age-old methods for his crops.

Der einfältige Bauer verließ sich auf altbewährte Methoden für seine Ernte.

unbedarftadj.

For Me to be able to continue to give My grace to this My small flower, she must remain very small and simple-minded.

Damit ich weiter meine Gnaden an meine kleine Blume geben kann, muss sie ganz klein und unbedarft bleiben.

einfach gestricktadj.

One would have to be rather simple-minded.

Da muss man schon sehr einfach gestrickt sein.

Chief, you're too simple-minded.

Häuptling, du bist du einfach gestrickt.

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Other translations for simple-minded:

  • naivadj.
  • simpeladj.
  • schlichtadj.
  • debiladj.

simple-minded: Examples and translations in context

The simple-minded character in the story served as comic relief.

Der einfältige Charakter in der Geschichte diente als komische Erleichterung.

The simple-minded cartoon failed to entertain those looking for deeper messages or characters.

Der einfältige Cartoon unterhielt diejenigen nicht, die nach tieferen Botschaften oder Charakteren suchten.

Even simple-minded folks can have valid points, but they often miss the bigger picture.

Selbst einfältige Menschen können gültige Punkte haben, aber sie verpassen oft das große Ganze.

That answer of mine was too strong for such a simple-minded mystic.

Diese meine Antwort war zu stark für eine so einfältige Mystikerin.

Then when the poor, simple-minded creature came near the house...

Als dann das arme, einfältige Geschöpf in die Nähe des Hauses kam...

His sister's simple-minded notions about love made it hard for her to have meaningful relationships.

Die einfältigen Vorstellungen seiner Schwester über die Liebe erschwerten ihr bedeutungsvolle Beziehungen.

Being simple-minded can sometimes shield you from the complexities of the world.

Einfach gestrickt zu sein, kann dich manchmal vor den Komplexitäten der Welt abschirmen.

Being simple-minded doesn't mean you lack intelligence; it's a different perspective.

Einfach gestrickt zu sein, bedeutet nicht, dass man unintelligent ist; es ist eine andere Perspektive.

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