Simplistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Simplistic is an adjective meaning Overly simple.
Meaning
Overly simple.
More Meanings
- In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuances and complexities are lost or important details are overlooked.
Example Sentences
(Mao's) reliance on simplistic Soviet interpretations was reflected in his dismissal of Hitler as "a mere will-less puppet of the reactionary capitalists."
The cliché is not untrue, but, like all generalisations, it distorts reality so that overly simplistic judgments have to be tempered by a few qualifications.
This simplistic method of using herbs isolates the disease from the person and the chemical aspects of an herb from its overall individual therapeutic effects.
"There are some things that RFK Jr. gets right," says former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden. "We do have a chronic disease crisis in this country, but we need to avoid simplistic solutions and stick with the science."
Synonyms for simplistic
Depending on context, synonyms include simple, oversimplified.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simple, oversimplified, simply, bare, facile, narrow-minded.
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