Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly-simplistic
Adjective
/ˌoʊ.vɚ.li.sɪmˈplɪs.tɪk/
Definition
Characterized by an excessive reduction of information, ideas, or concepts, often leading to a misleading or inaccurate understanding.
Examples
- Describing complicated social issues as merely a matter of right and wrong can be seen as overly-simplistic.
- His overly-simplistic explanations failed to capture the depth of the scientific theories involved.
- While simple solutions are often appealing, they can be dangerously overly-simplistic when dealing with serious problems.
Meaning
The term ‘overly-simplistic’ refers to an approach that simplifies complex issues to the point where important nuances and details are lost, resulting in a shallow or distorted interpretation.
Synonyms
- Oversimplified
- Naive
- Reducing
- Too simple
