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
Also, could the gameplay on this show possibly be any more simplistic?
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 June 2025
Conversely, a smaller art set with only a dozen or so pieces may be too simplistic for someone who needs greater variety.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
As a simplistic example, our habitat model for Antarctica may state that temperatures are often below freezing.
—Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
The Posse Comitatus Act in the most simplistic of terms eventually led to the rebellion that was the civil rights movement, and subsequent laws that have pushed for equality and equity.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 June 2025
Conversely, a smaller art set with only a dozen or so pieces may be too simplistic for someone who needs greater variety.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
As a simplistic example, our habitat model for Antarctica may state that temperatures are often below freezing.
—Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
The Posse Comitatus Act in the most simplistic of terms eventually led to the rebellion that was the civil rights movement, and subsequent laws that have pushed for equality and equity.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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Even Portugal, who have been naive defensively but have considerable pace in attack, could threaten in transition, and Italy will need to shore up that element of their game to avoid being caught out.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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How did an obscure, scientifically naive mining society discover the wheel, when highly advanced civilizations, such as the ancient Egyptians, did not?—
Kai James,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Chris wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and khaki shorts combo, while Alexa showed off her growing bump in a white and blue floral dress — along with an Olympic logo necklace to complete her maternity style.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The exchange ended with both men accusing the other of acting childish.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Compiled from Candace Bushnell’s column of the same name from The New York Observer, the book is a dark and bizarre look at dating in 1990s New York, where men are pathologically childish, cruel, and self-centered, and women are domineering, striving, and manipulative.—
Alice Bolin
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Sellers are unsophisticated and oftentimes are not natively digital, which adds to the challenge of discoverability for buyers Buyers and sellers take a long time to close deals thanks to lengthy clearing price negotiations, financing processes, transition planning, and more.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thus even relatively unsophisticated cybercriminals can access the latest tools to commit their crimes.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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