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
These insights are likely one-dimensional (from the point of view of the workplace only), which could elongate or impact work outcomes.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Supporting characters, many of whom remain overly one-dimensional, are seen through a singular lens.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
There’s often a narrow, one-dimensional view of textured hair within the non-Black beauty space.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Women are presented in such a one-sided, one-dimensional way.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Supporting characters, many of whom remain overly one-dimensional, are seen through a singular lens.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
There’s often a narrow, one-dimensional view of textured hair within the non-Black beauty space.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Women are presented in such a one-sided, one-dimensional way.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-dimensional
Adjective
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To thrive, both employees and organizations must move beyond superficial flexibility toward thoughtful adaptation.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Across its first three seasons, Nate fell out of love with superficial girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards), fell in love with the still-alive Nora (Andy Allo), and got downloaded back into the land of the living thanks to a clone body grown by Ingrid.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Orioles took a 4-3 lead in the top of the 11th on a run-scoring groundout by Jackson, and after Wong moved pinch runner Nate Eaton to third on a sacrifice bunt, Anthony hit a fly ball to shallow center that realistically wasn’t deep enough to score on.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Wu, an engineer at CU Boulder, built her first cyborg jellyfish in 2020, testing them in the shallow ocean waters off the coast of Woods Hole in Massachusetts.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 Aug. 2025
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-dimensional. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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