Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deceptively-simple
Adjective
/dɪˈsɛptɪvli ˈsɪmpl/
Definition
Appearing to be simple but actually complex or challenging.
Examples
- The problem seemed deceptively-simple, yet it took the team weeks to solve.
- Her explanation was deceptively-simple, masking the intricate theories behind her research.
- While the recipe looks deceptively-simple, the cooking technique requires great precision.
Meaning
The term describes something that seems easy to understand or accomplish but hides deeper complexities underneath.
Synonyms
- misleadingly simple
- superficially easy
- falsely straightforward
