Meaning
simpleton, gullible person
- a naive, unsophisticated, or easily deceived person
In a sentence
Crede a tutto quello che legge su internet, è un vero sempliciotto.
He believes everything he reads on the internet; he is a real simpleton.
Non farti imbrogliare da lui come fossi un povero sempliciotto.
Don't let him trick you as if you were a poor simpleton.
Tutti lo consideravano un sempliciotto, ma si è dimostrato molto scaltro.
Everyone considered him a simpleton, but he proved to be very shrewd.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sempliciotto | masculine · singular |
| sempliciotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: mildly derogatory or affectionate for someone naive and easily tricked.
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'gullible' or 'simple-minded'.