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simplistically

/sɪmˈplɪs.tɪ.kli/
sim · plis · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:simplistic
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simplistically Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In an overly simple or reductive manner that treats complex issues or problems as much simpler than they really are.

Example

"The commentator was criticized for viewing the economic crisis too simplistically, ignoring decades of structural policy shifts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'simplistically' with 'simply'; while 'simply' means clearly, plainly, or without unnecessary complication, 'simplistically' carries a critical, pejorative connotation that something has been oversimplified by ignoring crucial details or complexities.

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• Nearby Words

simplifier
simplify
simplistic
simplistically
simply
simulant
simulate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Simplistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/simplistically
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