English Dictionary

simplistic

IPA（発音記号）

/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

形容詞

Overly simple. / In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

日本語の意味

複雑な物事を過度に単純化し、細かいニュアンスや重要な詳細が失われるさま。 / あまりにも単純で、奥行きや複雑さに欠ける（評価を含む意味合いで用いられる場合が多い）。

His simplistic view of the economy ignored the millions affected by policy changes.

彼のあまりにも単純な経済観は、政策変更で影響を受けた何百万もの人々を無視していた。

意味（1）

Overly simple.

At one time, I was extremely skeptical of such simplistic medicine until observing a reflexologist at work and finding that many of the patients showed steady improvement in cases where official medical practitioners had recommended surgery or prescribed the usual quantum of pills. Along with the foot massage, the reflexologist recommended herbal teas to her clients.

意味（2）

In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

(Mao's) reliance on simplistic Soviet interpretations was reflected in his dismissal of Hitler as a mere will-less puppet of the reactionary capitalists.

more simplistic （ comparative ）

most simplistic （ superlative ）