Simple-mindedly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a simple-minded manner. Lacking sophistication or intelligence.
"The essay is governed by a kind of primitive historicism that single-mindedly and even simple-mindedly strives to identify Hamlet with James."
Example
More examples"The essay is governed by a kind of primitive historicism that single-mindedly and even simple-mindedly strives to identify Hamlet with James."
Etymology
From simple-minded + -ly.
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