SIMPLISTIC

simplistic

(adjective) characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity; “a simplistic theory of the universe”; “simplistic arguments of the ruling party”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

simplistic (comparative more simplistic, superlative most simplistic)

Overly simple.

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

(obsolete) Of or relating to simples, or medicinal herbs.

Usage notes

• Simplistic is not to be conflated with simple; simplistic implies simplicity that distorts the topic, whereas simple does not. Degrees of comparison such as "more simplistic" and expressions such as "overly simplistic" accordingly are in some sense tautological and some speakers avoid them.

Source: Wiktionary

Sim*plis"tic, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist. [R.] Wilkinson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition