oversimplifying

ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪɪŋ
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Translation of oversimplifying from English into Dutch,

Adjective

misleadingly simple

reducing complexity to the point of misrepresentation
  • The article was criticized for oversimplifying the problem.Het artikel werd bekritiseerd voor het misleidend vereenvoudigen van het probleem.

Noun

simplicity

the act of making something too simple
oververeenvoudiging
  • Oversimplifying can lead to misunderstandings in complex topics.Oververeenvoudiging kan leiden tot misverstanden bij complexe onderwerpen.
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Synonyms and analogies of oversimplifying in English

Examples of oversimplifying in a sentence

  • The documentary was oversimplifying the historical events.
  • Oversimplifying the issue won't help solve it.
  • The article was criticized for oversimplifying the problem.
oversimplify
ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ
oversimplifiedoversimplifies
Verb
tr.

distortion

simplify something so much that it becomes incorrect
  • The report oversimplifies the complex issue.Het rapport vereenvoudigt het complexe probleem.

Translations of "oversimplifying" in Context ordered by category and frequency

al te simplistische

He gave an oversimplifying summary that missed the key points.

Hij gaf een al te simplistische samenvatting waarin de kernpunten ontbraken.

te simpel

You are definitely oversimplifying.

Dat is te simpel.

te simplistisch

Okay, look, you're oversimplifying, -but yes, exactly.

Oké, je bent te simplistisch, maar ja, precies.

te kort door de bocht

That's oversimplifying it a little.

Dat is te kort door de bocht.

te versimpelen

The problem should be as specific as possible without oversimplifying it.

Het probleem zou zo specifiek mogelijk moeten zijn zonder het te versimpelen.

te eenvoudig

And you're oversimplifying a very complicated situation.

En je stelt de zeer ingewikkelde situatie te eenvoudig voor.

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oversimplifying: Examples and translations in context

Her oversimplifying attitude made the problem seem easier than it was.

Haar al te simplistische houding liet het probleem makkelijker lijken dan het was.

Her oversimplifying comment did not reflect the study's complexity.

Haar al te simplistische opmerking deed geen recht aan de complexiteit van het onderzoek.

This oversimplifying statement could mislead people about the risks involved.

Deze al te simplistische uitspraak kan mensen misleiden over de risico's die ermee gemoeid zijn.

The report's oversimplifying approach failed to capture the true situation.

De al te simplistische aanpak van het rapport wist de werkelijke situatie niet goed te vangen.

They rejected the oversimplifying proposal due to its inaccuracies.

Ze wezen het al te simplistische voorstel af vanwege de onnauwkeurigheden.

An oversimplifying explanation can distort the facts significantly.

Een al te simplistische uitleg kan de feiten behoorlijk vertekenen.

The teacher warned against using oversimplifying methods in research.

De docent waarschuwde voor het gebruik van al te simplistische methoden in onderzoek.

The oversimplifying explanation ignored many important details.

De al te simplistische uitleg liet veel belangrijke details buiten beschouwing.

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