ninny
Rather dim individual
A ninny is a foolish or simple-minded person—someone lacking sense or judgment.
The word is mild and slightly old-fashioned, more playful than cutting: Don't be such a ninny.
It suggests harmless stupidity rather than malice.
Unintelligent person
- dimwitFoolish, slow person
- dunceSlow-witted person
- blockheadStupid, foolish person
- dopeSlang triple-threat term
nitwit · airhead · numbskull · twit · birdbrain · dullard · bonehead · knucklehead
Free from moral wrong
- guilelessFree from deceit
- ingenuousInnocently frank and trusting
- childlikeHaving youthful innocence
- unworldlyLacking practical awareness
unsophisticated · artless · simple · green · inexperienced · wide-eyed · trusting · unschooled
Prone to blind trust
- dupedDeceived into believing
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
- easily fooledSusceptible to deception
- impressionableEasily influenced or affected
deceived · hoodwinked · taken in · exploited · misled · overtrusting · suggestible · susceptible
Causing no displeasure
- meekHumbly unassertive
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- milquetoastMeek, unassertive person
- pushoverEasily defeated opponent
docile · mild · gentle · unassertive · spineless · mousy · wishy-washy · namby-pamby
simpleton
Unintelligent person
dope · nitwit · airhead · numbskull · twit · birdbrain · dullard · bonehead · knucklehead · oaf
innocent
Free from moral wrong
unworldly · unsophisticated · artless · simple · green · inexperienced · wide-eyed · trusting · unschooled · wet behind the ears
credulous
Prone to blind trust
- dupedDeceived into believing
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
- easily fooledSusceptible to deception
impressionable · deceived · hoodwinked · taken in · exploited · misled · overtrusting · suggestible · susceptible · fooled
inoffensive
Causing no displeasure
- meekHumbly unassertive
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- milquetoastMeek, unassertive person
pushover · docile · mild · gentle · unassertive · spineless · mousy · wishy-washy · namby-pamby · ineffectual
ninnysharp cookie
Perceptive, intelligent person
wise guy · nobody's fool · clever clogs · smart cookie · sharpie