simplistic
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /sim-ˈpli-stik/ (ame, mw)
simplistic — adjective
- simplisticpositive
- more simplisticcomparative
- most simplisticsuperlative
1. describing an idea, explanation, or plan that treats a complex subject as if it
describing an idea, explanation, or plan that treats a complex subject as if it were simple, leaving out important details and giving a misleading or incomplete picture.
Theo's simplistic view of the economy ignores how global trade affects local jobs.
simplistic view of + noun — common collocation pattern
The report was criticized for its overly simplistic approach to reducing poverty.
overly simplistic approach — intensified with 'overly'
Many voters found the candidate's proposals too simplistic to solve the country's real problems.
Farid warned that a simplistic explanation of the conflict would only make things worse.
- oversimplified
more literal — describes something that has been made too simple, often by leaving things out
- reductionist
more formal and academic — describes a view that reduces a complex issue to just one or two factors
- superficial
focuses on lack of depth rather than the act of oversimplifying
- naive
suggests the oversimplification comes from inexperience or lack of awareness, not intent
- nuanced
shows careful attention to subtle differences and complexities
- sophisticated
complex and refined, showing deep understanding of the subject
文法句型
simplistic + noun (view, approach, analysis, solution, explanation)
be + simplistic
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns like view, approach, analysis, solution, and explanation. The word carries a clear negative judgment: calling something 'simplistic' accuses it of being misleadingly shallow. Compare with simple, which is neutral or positive (meaning 'easy to understand' or 'not complicated').