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
At the same time, algorithmic content begins offering boys simplistic, and often toxic, storylines about masculinity, belonging, and power.
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Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet used a simplistic measure to gauge weather affect on housing costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Real solidarity means supporting unglamorous organizing work, resisting simplistic narratives and exercising patience.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet used a simplistic measure to gauge weather affect on housing costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Real solidarity means supporting unglamorous organizing work, resisting simplistic narratives and exercising patience.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
Adjective
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Critics say Starmer was, at best, naive in not recognizing the risks involved.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Critics say Mandelson’s ties with Epstein made his appointment too risky and Starmer was, at best, naive.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Feltner’s routine was pretty simple.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Crime 101 takes the same view of quid pro quo as the most basic form of American commerce and makes simple but brutal points about value and self-worth, where your car, its year, make and model, matters more than your resumé.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This sort of behavior is childish and unsophisticated.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And Blackstone is not an unsophisticated hotel owner.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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