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simplistic

[/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/]
adjective
simplista
1. Treating complex issues in an overly simple manner; lacking nuance or depth
His simplistic view of the problem ignored many important factors.
Sua visão simplista do problema ignorou muitos fatores importantes.
2. Designed to be simple or easy to understand, sometimes excessively so
The instructions were simplistic but effective for beginners.
As instruções eram simplistas mas eficazes para iniciantes.
3. Overly basic or crude in design or execution
The artwork had a simplistic style that lacked detail.
A obra de arte tinha um estilo simplista que carecia de detalhes.
Synonyms
oversimplifiednaïvereductiveelementarycrude
Antonyms
complexsophisticatednuancedintricatedetailed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
simplista
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
simplista
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
simplista
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
simplista
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

oversimplify the issue
take a simplistic approach
black-and-white thinking
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