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
It must be remembered that this was innovative at the time, even if by modern standards the notational methods were simplistic and the findings over-reductive.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 30 July 2025
In their view, such federal (and presumably state) sites should present only a simplistic view of our complex 249-year history, one that virtually ignores the contributions and struggles of hundreds of millions of Americans.
—John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The rest of the exhibit hall was filled with paintings that struck him as similarly simplistic and crude.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
His friendship with Wash defies simplistic categorization: While sincere in feeling, its inherently untenable contradictions amount to a ticking time bomb, apparently destined to blow up in the back half of the series.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 30 July 2025
In their view, such federal (and presumably state) sites should present only a simplistic view of our complex 249-year history, one that virtually ignores the contributions and struggles of hundreds of millions of Americans.
—John Lawrence, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The rest of the exhibit hall was filled with paintings that struck him as similarly simplistic and crude.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
His friendship with Wash defies simplistic categorization: While sincere in feeling, its inherently untenable contradictions amount to a ticking time bomb, apparently destined to blow up in the back half of the series.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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These findings show that that argument may have been naive.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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But Trump's instincts, if naive, are not entirely wrong: a tighter economic vise could move Putin to concessions.—
John Davenport,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something mystical about him and a little bit childish.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Police describe it as a brazen, unsophisticated robbery that occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 18, targeting a jewelry store on the 5100 block of Mowry Avenue in Fremont.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although the answer was reasonable for an unsophisticated seller, the listing agent should have required confirmation of licensing status with the Registrar of Contractors.—
Christopher A. Combs,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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