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The phrase "a less sophisticated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the level of sophistication of two or more things, indicating that one is not as advanced or complex as the other.
Example: "The new software is a less sophisticated version of the original program, designed for users with basic needs."
Alternatives: "a simpler" or "a more basic".
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THE CROWD A less sophisticated crowd than at Daiko.
A less sophisticated method involves killing mosquitoes outright with pesticides.
DIM (Digital Image Mover) is a less sophisticated alternative.
Baby-boomers spent their formative years in a less sophisticated economy and a less educated society.
On December 2nd he was convicted of a less sophisticated crime: trying to bribe police officers.
But that attack was a less sophisticated "denial of service" effort.
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Maybe the modern, tech-enabled consumer remembers Mom's frugalista boasts as puzzling behavior in a less-sophisticated era.
However, the points of contrast indicate that a less-sophisticated group probably carried out yesterday's atrocities.
Or a less-sophisticated robot that's more affordable and does a simple task may provide all you need.
What you get with the U.S.-only Evo is slightly less horsepower and a less-sophisticated all-wheel-drive system.
Or, if you're out at a less-sophisticated establishment, Hemingway also loved whiskey sodas.
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