oversimplifying
- present participle of oversimplify.
Example Sentences
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The analogy quickly spread across social media, where it was widely criticized for oversimplifying how identification actually works in everyday settings.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
“I think we are way oversimplifying health here and worry that some women will not get treated for major conditions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
If that sounds like oversimplifying things, then you’re starting to understand the inner life of Paul, the 42-year-old would-be hero of Teddy Wayne’s fifth novel, “The Great Man Theory.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
What distinguishes “Inspired” is its expansive range and conversational tone, as well as Richtel’s ability to synthesize a lot of complex research, simplifying without oversimplifying.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
Father of course says this is superstitious and oversimplifying matters.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
