grossly simplify

Frequency: 3.52.1 per million words

To simplify something to an unacceptable or misleading degree.

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  • The politician's explanation was criticized for being grossly simplified and misleading.
  • While it's useful to grossly simplify complex issues for a general audience, care must be taken not to distort the facts.
  • The documentary tends to grossly simplify the historical events, focusing only on the most dramatic aspects.
  • His argument felt grossly simplified, ignoring many crucial nuances of the situation.
  • We must avoid the temptation to grossly simplify the problem, as this could lead to ineffective solutions.
  • The teacher warned the students not to grossly simplify their essays, encouraging them to explore the complexities.
  • This particular diagram grossly simplifies the intricate workings of the human brain.
  • Critics argued that the new policy grossly simplified the challenges faced by small businesses.
  • It's a common mistake to grossly simplify foreign cultures based on superficial observations.
  • The report was accused of grossly simplifying the economic data to support a predetermined conclusion.