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
But his last two close fights against Tevin Farmer has raised some alarms about whether Zepeda is too one-dimensional as a fighter.
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Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Its occasional goosing by nightmare sequences only briefly enliven characters that remain one-dimensional, and pacing that drags en route to an insufficiently explosive climax.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
On occasion, when playing in tricky Nations League matches and Euro qualifiers, England have been challenged for being too predictable and one-dimensional.
—Nancy Froston, New York Times, 30 June 2025
What Human-Centric Training Should Look Like To truly reinvent security awareness, organizations need to move from static, one-dimensional programs to those that empower employees and respond to evolving risks.
—Masha Sedova, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Its occasional goosing by nightmare sequences only briefly enliven characters that remain one-dimensional, and pacing that drags en route to an insufficiently explosive climax.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 July 2025
On occasion, when playing in tricky Nations League matches and Euro qualifiers, England have been challenged for being too predictable and one-dimensional.
—Nancy Froston, New York Times, 30 June 2025
What Human-Centric Training Should Look Like To truly reinvent security awareness, organizations need to move from static, one-dimensional programs to those that empower employees and respond to evolving risks.
—Masha Sedova, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-dimensional
Adjective
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These outcomes reflect the program’s focus on authentic skill development rather than superficial exposure.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But the dustup over the building renovation is just a superficial sign of the underlying tension between the administration and the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Then sawfish began washing up dead in the same shallow waters, launching an unusual rescue effort.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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And that reactivity leads to poor decisions, inconsistent follow-through, and shallow innovation.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-dimensional. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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