Synonyms of one-dimensional

one-dimensional

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• superficial
• shallow
• facile
• random
• limited
• skin-deep
• narrow
• sketchy
• cursory
• passing
• haphazard
• aimless
• hasty
• oversimple
• restricted
• desultory
• hit-or-miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deep
• profound
• general
• wide
• broad
• penetrating
• comprehensive
• extensive
• complete
• hard
• definitive
• exhaustive
• global
• inclusive
• detailed
• discerning
• critical
• penetrant
• far-reaching
• in-depth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of one-dimensional

With all due respect to the great Patricia Arquette, the character wasn’t especially missed in her absence, as her villainy and zealotry have tended to be written in a more one-dimensional way than how Severance portrays those same broad ideas with Milchick. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025

In a lot of shows centering South Asian characters, the characters become these one-dimensional vessels to either support the model-minority narrative or reject the model-minority narrative. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025

The 2022 Vikings were a one-dimensional team. —Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

The role would be one-dimensional in lesser hands, but Hackman's performance is both affecting and hilarious. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025