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Simplistic

/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

Overly simple.

📖 Definitions of "Simplistic"

adjective
  1. 1

    Overly simple.

  2. 2

    In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

  3. 3

    Of or relating to simples, or medicinal herbs.

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WordDefinition
simplenounUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
oversimplifiedHaving been simplified to the point where important information is not conveyed.

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WordDefinition
simpleUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
oversimplifiedHaving been simplified to the point where important information is not conveyed.
simply(focus) Merely; solely.
bareNaked, uncovered.
facilenoun(now usually derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy.
narrow-mindedIntolerant, bigoted or prejudiced.
one-sidedPartial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
straightforwardEasy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
indiscriminate(of a person) Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless.
naiveLacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
ingenuousStraightforward, candid, open, frank.
naïveAlternative spelling of naive. [Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.]
oversimplificationnounAn explanation that excludes important information for the sake of brevity, or of making the explanation or presentation easy to understand.
bluntnounHaving a thick edge or point; not sharp.
simplificationnounThe act of simplifying or something that has been simplified.
reductionistOf, or relating to reductionism.
simplifiedMade more simple; having its complexity reduced.
easyRequiring little skill or effort.
simplifyverb(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.
reductive(now frequently derogatory) That reduces an argument, issue etc. to its most basic terms; simplistic, reductionist.

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