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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Recent Examples of one-dimensional
Now, one-dimensional players (or players with one elite skill) are harder to hide.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Combined with a chemical rinse, the process also removes metal catalyst impurities created during manufacturing while maintaining the critical one-dimensional nanostructure that makes CNTs so special.
—Joe Salas
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
Given center stage, these once one-dimensional characters can be a hoot.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Pascal, in a role that could have been one-dimensional, gives Harry genuine humanity and likability.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Combined with a chemical rinse, the process also removes metal catalyst impurities created during manufacturing while maintaining the critical one-dimensional nanostructure that makes CNTs so special.
—Joe Salas
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
Given center stage, these once one-dimensional characters can be a hoot.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
Pascal, in a role that could have been one-dimensional, gives Harry genuine humanity and likability.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-dimensional
Adjective
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These outcomes reflect the program’s focus on authentic skill development rather than superficial exposure.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But the dustup over the building renovation is just a superficial sign of the underlying tension between the administration and the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Arrange lettuce wedges, rounded side down, on rimmed plates or shallow bowls.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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In the rugged, rolling terrain it’s known for, heavy rains collect quickly in its shallow streams and rivers that can burst into torrents like the deadly flood wave that swept along the Guadalupe River on July 4.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-dimensional. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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