Definition of oversimple in English:
oversimple
adjectiveəʊvəˈsɪmp(ə)lˌōvərˈsimpəl
Lacking sophistication and subtlety.
an oversimple theory of human nature
Example sentencesExamples
- Today such technologically determinate arguments seem over-simple.
- "I was just following orders" is the slightly oversimple but not really inaccurate way we remember their defense.
- The all-day menu pasted up in the window seemed over-simple and even off-putting.
- I must point out that my account is over-simple and somewhat idealized.
- That argument is unfortunately over-simple.
Synonyms
facile, superficial, oversimplified, schematic, black and white