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
In the absence of more accurate data, Israeli intelligence officers routinely used a simplistic model to estimate the number of civilians who might be killed in an airstrike, according to 17 soldiers and officials.
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
To me, this is at best simplistic and at worst misleading.
—Jc Gaillard, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The concept’s artfully simplistic cabin uses both brass and fine, lightweight veneers of travertine stone.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
The new look is appealing and simplistic in a sophisticated, typically Scandinavian way.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
To me, this is at best simplistic and at worst misleading.
—Jc Gaillard, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The concept’s artfully simplistic cabin uses both brass and fine, lightweight veneers of travertine stone.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
The new look is appealing and simplistic in a sophisticated, typically Scandinavian way.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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By my naive estimation, our home sat at least three blocks south of the street no wildfire could realistically cross in any event other than the biblical apocalypse.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Zelensky called it naive to say Putin wants to finish the war, and urged Trump to demonstrate strength in any talks with the Russian leader.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.—
Amanda Schupak,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Keep your indoor money tree healthy and lush with these simple pruning tips.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Bad Bunny can’t help but revel in the childish joy of being back home, and the euphoric title track sums this feeling up.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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