adjective
- treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
Usage: often used critically
Examples
- His simplistic view of the economy ignored many important factors.
- The politician’s simplistic solutions won’t solve such a complicated problem.
- It would be simplistic to blame the crisis on just one cause.
- Her simplistic approach to parenting didn’t work with teenagers.
- The movie offered a simplistic portrayal of good versus evil.
- Critics called the plan too simplistic to be effective.