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
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Black holes are enigmatic yet simplistic astronomical forces at the center of science fiction and scientific discovery alike.
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Pair the accent wall with other simplistic materials and colors to not overwhelm the small space.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
By automating a first wave of simplistic scam emails, an attacker can quickly gauge whether potential victims are likely to respond when a more sophisticated attack is executed.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
But a simplistic, surface discussion of complex questions serves no one’s interest.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Pair the accent wall with other simplistic materials and colors to not overwhelm the small space.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
By automating a first wave of simplistic scam emails, an attacker can quickly gauge whether potential victims are likely to respond when a more sophisticated attack is executed.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
But a simplistic, surface discussion of complex questions serves no one’s interest.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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Similarly naive are Trump’s and Biden’s attempts to regulate access to AI information — such as China’s AI restrictions.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sam: Bruno Fernandes is the bogeyman, plain and simple.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That was a childish goal of the sort that had led her to challenge deëxtinction for so many years.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Saying that people are childish and should show more journalistic integrity in a piece like this is missing the point.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each of those words is unsophisticated alone and devastating when strung together.—
Joel Stein,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ertz and Gesicki are likely to want to play for contenders, while Conklin and Johnson will look to cash in on a fairly unsophisticated market.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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