one-dimensional

[wuhn-di-men-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. having one dimension only.

2. having no depth or scope.

   a novel with one-dimensional characters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-dimensional¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The risk for Reed, however, was coming off as one-dimensional.

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They demonstrated the effectiveness of this algorithm by preparing the vacuum state and hadrons within a one-dimensional version of quantum electrodynamics.

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The Cardinals do a good job of defending the run and should be able to make the Titans one-dimensional.

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Make the Chargers one-dimensional; they’ve had a hard time establishing the run.

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But the one-dimensional victories may not have helped him against Alcaraz.

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Related Words

• peripheral 
• shallow 
• sketchy 
• warped