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
Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In my view, that is a little too simplistic.
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Stefan Szymanski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
In our view, that framing is too simplistic.
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Harvard Business Review,
9 June 2026
But throughout the 19th century and well into the 20th, a simplistic patriotic narrative prevailed.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In my view, that is a little too simplistic.
—
Stefan Szymanski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
In our view, that framing is too simplistic.
—
Harvard Business Review,
9 June 2026
But throughout the 19th century and well into the 20th, a simplistic patriotic narrative prevailed.
—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
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In her own naive way, Miss Manners notices that your concern about gift cards requires a remarkable number of dollar signs to express.
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And radical hope — not naive optimism, but hope that lives in imagination.
Adjective
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
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The hillbilly is portrayed as ignorant, uneducated, and unsophisticated; they are often depicted as being unkempt in appearance, perhaps noticeably dirty or walking around barefoot.
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This handed unsophisticated attackers a preview of what’s coming.
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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