ONE-DIMENSIONAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

one-dimensional

adjective

ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of one-dimensional

as in superficial

having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage

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Recent Examples of one-dimensional Simmons has previously emphasized that his offense cannot become one-dimensional, and Saturday’s performance illustrated why establishing the run remains so important. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 The Giants were moving the ball before Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers left the game and the Rams essentially played against a one-dimensional team the rest of the way. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Dillane, superb in Harris Dickinson’s Urchin, has presence but is somewhat shortchanged by the script’s one-dimensional grasp of Willoughby, the dashing romantic hero revealed to be an opportunistic cad who breaks Marianne’s heart. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 While the Saints were subtracting a one-dimensional speed receiver with modest offensive numbers, the Seahawks were adding a game-changing return specialist. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional

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Vascular experts break down the differences between superficial and deep vein thromboses, the possibly life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism and what treatment typically looks like.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Hurts, 28, was diagnosed earlier this month with a superficial blood clot in his leg that then traveled to his lungs, developing into deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, the Eagles said Monday in a joint statement with Hurts' agent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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The preacher was arrested in 2023 after police received a tip-off, and weeks later authorities began uncovering bodies in shallow graves in the Shakahola Forest near the coast in southeastern Kenya.

— Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
It has been defined in slightly different ways over the years, but some of the traits commonly associated with psychopathy include pathological lying, extreme narcissism, shallow affect, impulsivity and lack of empathy and remorse.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

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