ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
as in superficial
having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character
a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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Recent Examples of one-dimensional
Make the La Costa Canyon High School offense one-dimensional.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Pascal, in a role that could have been one-dimensional, gives Harry genuine humanity and likability.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Kansas City’s front can tee off when an opposing offense becomes one-dimensional, and Sunday played out as the perfect example.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The success on the ground kept the Steelers in manageable third-down situations and prevented them from becoming one-dimensional.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Pascal, in a role that could have been one-dimensional, gives Harry genuine humanity and likability.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Kansas City’s front can tee off when an opposing offense becomes one-dimensional, and Sunday played out as the perfect example.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The success on the ground kept the Steelers in manageable third-down situations and prevented them from becoming one-dimensional.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-dimensional
Adjective
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And to folks unfamiliar with the IP system, that makes some superficial sense.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for a superficial peel like a lactic or glycolic acid, a medium-depth peel such as Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), or deep treatment such as phenol, a chemical peel can address many skin concerns.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The iceberg sat in the shallow water of the Weddell Sea in the Southern Ocean for more than 30 years before breaking free in 2020 and into an ocean whirlpool for several months.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Back in the resort, families naturally gravitated toward its main, multi-level pool, which features ample shallow areas for tiny swimmers and rentable cabanas that serve as the perfect respite from the sun.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-dimensional. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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