as in naive
lacking in sophistication
a simplistic belief in claims of the product's effectiveness simplistic thinking
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Recent Examples of simplistic
Many filmmakers saw it as juvenile and too simplistic for the evolving and advancing film industry.
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Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Nor has its simplistic view of geopolitical conflict.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Footage from a news report about Russia invading the United States
Attempts at music
Veo 3's AI audio generator can create music in various genres, although in practice, the results are typically simplistic.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
Beyond The Hype: Deconstructing AI's True Nature Forget the simplistic narratives; AI isn't a monolithic entity.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Nor has its simplistic view of geopolitical conflict.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Footage from a news report about Russia invading the United States
Attempts at music
Veo 3's AI audio generator can create music in various genres, although in practice, the results are typically simplistic.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
Beyond The Hype: Deconstructing AI's True Nature Forget the simplistic narratives; AI isn't a monolithic entity.
—William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for simplistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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Even Portugal, who have been naive defensively but have considerable pace in attack, could threaten in transition, and Italy will need to shore up that element of their game to avoid being caught out.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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So, the whole thing just seems naive from people who’ve been oppressed by this murderous regime for 46 years.—
Fiction Non Fiction
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The updates are a stark contrast to the simple designs favored by past presidents like Joe Biden and Barack Obama.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This does not imply that college students should be taught childish skills but rather acknowledges the need to foster emotional coping skills and positive relationships throughout the academic careers of students.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Real patriots pay no heed to such undemocratic, childish rhetoric.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Luckily for Marian, much of Bertha’s attention is stolen by the unexpected arrival of her unsophisticated sister; Bertha’s too busy making snide comments and tricking her into wearing nicer gowns to even bother with Marian.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
13 July 2025
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Hokey, unsophisticated, and overlong, Superman III does not meet the bar set by the prior Reeve films, offering only strictly modest superpowered entertainment.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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