one-dimensional
adjective
one-di·men·sion·al
ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
also -dī-
1
: having one dimension
A straight line is one-dimensional.
The one-dimensional sequence of amino acids is the primary structure.—
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Douglas R. Hofstadter2
: lacking depth or complexity : superficial
To the audience, the term "sitcom" connoted a lot of one-dimensional stories and characters.—Bob Fisher
Bob Fisher
one-dimensionally
adverb
a one-dimensionally portrayed character
The pixels were arranged one-dimensionally. [=in a straight line]
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a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
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—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
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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
Conversions about Indian casinos can easily become one-dimensional, and without the proper context, public perception can distort what gaming means to our communities.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-dimensional. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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