simpleton n 1: a person lacking intelligence or common sense [syn: {simpleton}, {simple}]
Simpleton \Sim"ple*ton\, n. [Cf. F. simplet, It. semplicione.] A person of weak intellect; a silly person. [1913 Webster]
26 Moby Thesaurus words for "simpleton": ament, born fool, bungler, clot, congenital idiot, cretin, defective, dullard, dullhead, dumbbell, dummkopf, dummy, golem, half-wit, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, juggins, mongoloid idiot, moron, natural, natural idiot, natural-born fool, simp, stupid, zany