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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are simplistic" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is overly simple or lacking in complexity, often in a critical context.
Example: "The solutions proposed in the report are simplistic and fail to address the underlying issues."
Alternatives: "are overly simplistic" or "are too simplistic".
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are simplistic
adjective
Overly simple.
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Your critics argue that your ideas are simplistic or overreliant on anecdotal evidence.
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"Much of the suggestions made in this paper, while couched in academic language, are simplistic and ignorant," he said.
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