1. the practice of oversimplifying complex issues or problems
Usage: formal
2. a tendency to ignore or dismiss the complexities of a situation
Usage: formal

Examples

• The politician’s simplism made the economic crisis seem easily solvable.
• Her simplism prevented her from understanding the nuanced cultural differences.
• The book criticized the simplism of popular self-help advice.
• Academic critics accused the theory of dangerous simplism.
• His simplism led him to believe all conflicts could be resolved through dialogue.
• The documentary avoided simplism by presenting multiple perspectives on the issue.