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
Its small body and simplistic, no frills design help keep production costs low, allowing the automaker to produce such an affordable vehicle.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Believe it or not, this simplistic premise is being adapted into a feature film, and it will be written by one of the biggest action stars in town, Vin Diesel.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This simplistic slip-on sneaker is easy to throw on for flights, sightseeing, and everyday errands alike.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
In my view, that is a little too simplistic.
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Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Believe it or not, this simplistic premise is being adapted into a feature film, and it will be written by one of the biggest action stars in town, Vin Diesel.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
This simplistic slip-on sneaker is easy to throw on for flights, sightseeing, and everyday errands alike.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
In my view, that is a little too simplistic.
—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for simplistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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The cyclical reality awaiting ‘naive capital’ Allianz is far from the only insurer to have prospered through recent upheavals.
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But performing fealty to that naïve and impoverished picture of judging had become nearly de rigueur for both liberals and conservatives.
Adjective
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
Adjective
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Sophisticated scams The days of thinking of scammers as unsophisticated, disjointed actors are over in 2026, according to Yoon.
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Phishing remains one of the most effective means of gaining access to accounts, despite the relatively unsophisticated technical prowess required.
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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