simplemindedly
In uncomplicated fashion
In a simpleminded manner—without complexity, sophistication, or critical thought.
The word usually carries a dismissive tone, suggesting naïve or unsophisticated thinking: He simplemindedly assumed everyone shared his values.
Less often, it can mean with uncomplicated directness, though this positive sense is rare.
Without experience or cynicism
- credulouslyWith excessive trustfulness
- trustinglyWith naive belief
- unsuspectinglyWithout anticipating trouble
- innocentlyWithout intent to harm
foolishly · unwarily · impressionably · gullibly · unquestioningly · uncritically · vulnerably · ingenuously
In an uncomplicated way
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- basicallyAt the most essential level
- directlyWithout intermediary steps
- bluntlySpeaking without diplomacy
unsophisticatedly · artlessly · unpretentiously · elementarily · unaffectedly · transparently · candidly · honestly
naively
Without experience or cynicism
- credulouslyWith excessive trustfulness
- trustinglyWith naive belief
- unsuspectinglyWithout anticipating trouble
innocently · foolishly · unwarily · impressionably · gullibly · unquestioningly · uncritically · vulnerably · ingenuously · unwisely
straightforwardly
In an uncomplicated way
bluntly · unsophisticatedly · artlessly · unpretentiously · elementarily · unaffectedly · transparently · candidly · honestly · openly
simplemindedlysophisticatedly
In refined, worldly manner
intelligently · astutely · cleverly · perceptively · discerningly