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sɪmˈplɪs tɪksim·plis·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. simplisticadjective

    characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity

    "a simplistic theory of the universe"; "simplistic arguments of the ruling party"

Wiktionary

  1. simplisticadjective

    Overly simple.

  2. simplisticadjective

    In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

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  1. simplistic

    Simplistic refers to something that has been simplified to such an extent that it is oversimplified or characterized by extreme or excessive simplicity. It often implies a lack of depth, nuance, complexity, or thorough understanding.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Simplisticadjective

    of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of simplistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of simplistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of simplistic in a Sentence

  1. Keisha Ray:

    One of the ethical challenges is, are we going to insist on fair distribution within those countries ? Or are we just going to give them vaccine and let them give it to the military and elite ? it sounds nice to say we're going to aid others, but its simplistic, because some governments are corrupt.

  2. Neil Dwane:

    Nevertheless, we would expect a markdown of EZ (eurozone) banks in particular as they have been recent strong performers and clear beneficiaries of the rather simplistic 'Europe is recovering' reflation trade.

  3. Lee Foster:

    ( It's) not too dissimilar we've seen from Russia about 4-5 years ago in terms of very simplistic personas and the use of identical messaging across accounts.

  4. Neil Dwane:

    Unlike 2010, the eurozone banking system is much better insulated from possible contagion following the latest negative developments in Greece, nevertheless, we would expect a markdown of EZ (eurozone) banks in particular as they have been recent strong performers and clear beneficiaries of the rather simplistic 'Europe is recovering' reflation trade.

  5. Bobby Jindal:

    It's not going to be the last time anyone says something stupid within our party, but it can't be tolerated within our party, we've also had enough of this dumbed-down conservatism. We need to stop being simplistic, we need to trust the intelligence of the American people and we need to stop insulting the intelligence of the voters.

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