simplism

[ sim-pliz-uhm ]

noun

1. exaggerated simplicity, as in concentrating on a single aspect or factor of a problem or situation while disregarding others; oversimplification:

   The senator is given to simplism in dealing with international issues.

2. an act or instance of oversimplifying:

   to offer simplisms instead of analyses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of simplism¹

First recorded in 1880–85; simple + -ism

Example Sentences

NuAns, which means both "nuance" and "new answer," is a new brand that represents a collaboration by Simplism and Tent, two sub-brands of a small Japanese company called Trinity.

From The Verge

Simplism is one of the most well-known iPhone accessory brands in Japan, and Tent makes a variety of neat household items with a typically Japanese aesthetic.

From The Verge

Simplism mainly operates in the iOS sphere, and part of the inspiration for developing the NuAns Neo was its designers’ feeling that no Android-based iPhone alternatives really captured the advantages of the iPhone; they believed the goal behind Android phones tends to be achieving a low price or pushing carrier-dictated features.

From The Verge

Simplism, dishonesty and acrimony must cease.

From The Guardian

By the way, that previous sentence about "simplism" isn't mine.

From The Guardian