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
The Toyota Sienna’s modern design, flawless comfort and simplistic utilization give the KIA Carnival a serious run for its money.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The bordered design is simplistic and modern, and it’s constructed with a non-slip surface underneath to mitigate movement.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Historians, educators, activists and politicians for far too long elevated Chávez above Huerta in the name of a simplistic narrative that should’ve never been constructed.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Historians, educators, activists and politicians for far too long elevated Chávez above Huerta in the name of a simplistic narrative that should’ve never been constructed.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The bordered design is simplistic and modern, and it’s constructed with a non-slip surface underneath to mitigate movement.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Historians, educators, activists and politicians for far too long elevated Chávez above Huerta in the name of a simplistic narrative that should’ve never been constructed.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Historians, educators, activists and politicians for far too long elevated Chávez above Huerta in the name of a simplistic narrative that should’ve never been constructed.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplistic
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When a naïve piglet named Lucky (Gaten Matarazzo) rises to farmhouse leadership alongside the cunning boar Napoleon (Seth Rogen), the revolution sparked by their human farmer’s bankruptcy in the film‘s first act takes a turn for the fascist worse.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not the naive version attempted in 2016.—
Emin Gün Sirer,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Clarity today comes from keeping your message simple and grounded.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brown said Atlanta was taking away the Knicks’ spray game, which made the answer simpler.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since then, officials have also warned that even unsophisticated drones can pose serious risks.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From a technological standpoint, the Mythos breach is embarrassingly unsophisticated.—
Robert Hart,
The Verge,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Simplistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplistic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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