simplistic

English

Adjective

simplistic (comparative more simplistic, superlative most simplistic)

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

Translations

overly simple

Finnish: simplistinen (fi), yliyksinkertaistettu (fi) French: simpliste (fr)

Hebrew: פשטני (he) m. Spanish: simplista (es)

Usage notes

This is not to be conflated with “simple”. Simplistic implies simplicity that distorts the topic, whereas simple does not. The phrase “overly simplistic” is therefore a tautology.

Synonyms

• onefold

See also

• simplism n.
• simplistically adv.
• simpleton