simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ adjective2 •Overly simple.This simplistic method of using herbs isolates the disease from the person and the chemical aspects of an herb from its overall individual therapeutic effects. — 2013 •In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuances and complexities 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." — 1968 formsmore simplistic · most simplistic