SIMPLENESS Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

simpleness

noun

Definition of simpleness

as in simplicity

the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simpleness of the villagers was so disarming that she temporarily abandoned her natural cynicism

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as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind his sweetness was more important to them than his simpleness

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as in naïveté

readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence there's a good-hearted simpleness about her that makes her easy prey for scams

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Recent Examples of simpleness The simpleness of the look really allowed the Crocs to stand out and make an impression. — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Listing just seven items on the menu, Sehzade Cag Kebap impresses with simplicity, outstanding flavors, and efficient service.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
The trending eye shadow aesthetics have evolved since then, and simplicity is reigning in its place.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
While the rear of the keyboard deck does jut out a little around the USB-C ports, everything else appears to be around half the thickness.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of thickness

Noun

Inside the wilderness, a big part of it is to return naturalness, right?

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
By the middle of the nineteenth century, the seriousness and stability of their suits suggested a new naturalness for their authority that came to seem both right and inevitable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

Definition of naturalness

Noun

Those are some of the striking examples of observational register, one that uses tactical distance, sound, slowness and associative montage to convey pain without resorting to the evidentiary shock of graphic imagery.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Organizations are encouraged to embed this 'slowness' into their processes, pre-determining when pauses are necessary and empowering teams to take them.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of slowness

Noun

Car wrecks in which people are injured are frequent and many are not criminal matters, defense attorney Gill said in his closing argument in the guilt-innocence trial phase.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
The role of the judge at this stage is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to ensure the law is followed and constitutional protections are honored.

— Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocence

Noun

This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Though the familiar tropes of YA storytelling exist throughout, the series engages with the genre’s conventions earnestly and with sincerity, says Halsall.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Laminate Floors Laminate is a delicate flooring material that is vulnerable to scratching and dullness if it’s not cleaned properly.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Using the wrong product can cause etching or dullness that’s difficult to reverse.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

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