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
If that sounds a little too simplistic, consider this: In psychiatric research and clinical practice, breathwork has been shown to diagnostically improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
But her backstory is too simplistic to work and the show isn’t interested in the hows and whys of the corrupting power of massive wealth.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
Is crediting the ceasefire deal to Trump too simplistic?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
In an otherwise simplistic story of good versus evil, watching two good guys at cross-purposes is often fun.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
But her backstory is too simplistic to work and the show isn’t interested in the hows and whys of the corrupting power of massive wealth.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
Is crediting the ceasefire deal to Trump too simplistic?
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
In an otherwise simplistic story of good versus evil, watching two good guys at cross-purposes is often fun.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for simplistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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From there sprung Brian, played by Lou Taylor Pucci, an alien who looks like a new-age guru in a tracksuit, and, depending on the scene, can be naive, manipulative, aloof, romantic, cruel and even self-pitying.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Things were exacerbated by naive decisions made by United players on both sides of the ball.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Styled by Dani Levi, Kardashian wore a simple floor-length bodycon gown from Balenciaga Couture.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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And also Gary's behavior back towards Glenn on that was just quite a bit childish.—
Gina Ragusa,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Your brother’s behavior is passive-aggressive and childish.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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But Betancourt’s classmates found his take prudish and unsophisticated.—
Jake Nevins,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The accelerating expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal suggests that its leaders have recently decided that its historically small and unsophisticated capabilities were insufficient for Beijing’s needs and ambitions.—
Abraham M. Denmark,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Nov. 2021
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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