over·sim·plis·tic
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Definition of oversimplistic
: overlooking important details or nuances in favor of simplicity : too simplistic or basic
an oversimplistic view/approach … it is seriously oversimplistic, and ignores some grim aspects of reality.— Col. Trevor N. Dupuy It's just as easy for a clear answer to be dangerously oversimplistic as it is for a nuanced answer to mislead and obfuscate.— Melinda Selmys
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“Oversimplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversimplistic. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of oversimplistic was in 1963
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