ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
as in superficial
having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character
a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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The role would be one-dimensional in lesser hands, but Hackman's performance is both affecting and hilarious.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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