one-dimensional
adjective
one-di·men·sion·al
ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
also -dī-
1
: having one dimension
A straight line is one-dimensional.
The one-dimensional sequence of amino acids is the primary structure.—
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Douglas R. Hofstadter2
: lacking depth or complexity : superficial
To the audience, the term "sitcom" connoted a lot of one-dimensional stories and characters.—Bob Fisher
Bob Fisher
one-dimensionally
adverb
a one-dimensionally portrayed character
The pixels were arranged one-dimensionally. [=in a straight line]
Examples of one-dimensional in a Sentence
a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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Worse, Liu’s one-dimensional moll spends the majority of her supporting screen time agonizing over toxic men, despite the actor’s best efforts to elevate the material.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
That’s a shame given Connor had seemed to turn his defensive game around this season with the Jets, but his performance here outlines why his inclusion was a bit of a risk considering his one-dimensional reputation.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
But Yeun is less well served in a one-dimensional part.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
This made it 17-0 and set the stage for Philly to generate 4 more Sacks against a one-dimensional Chiefs Offense.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
That’s a shame given Connor had seemed to turn his defensive game around this season with the Jets, but his performance here outlines why his inclusion was a bit of a risk considering his one-dimensional reputation.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
But Yeun is less well served in a one-dimensional part.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
This made it 17-0 and set the stage for Philly to generate 4 more Sacks against a one-dimensional Chiefs Offense.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-dimensional. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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