1. A written piece that oversimplifies complex ideas, lacking depth, nuance, or critical analysis
The article was criticized as a simplistic text that failed to address the real issues.
O artigo foi criticado como um texto simplista que não abordava os problemas reais.
2. Writing that is overly basic or elementary in its approach and content
The textbook's simplistic text made it suitable only for beginners.
O texto simplista do livro didático o tornava adequado apenas para iniciantes.