one-dimensional
adjective
one-di·men·sion·al
ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
also -dī-
1
: having one dimension
A straight line is one-dimensional.
The one-dimensional sequence of amino acids is the primary structure.—
Douglas R. Hofstadter
Douglas R. Hofstadter2
: lacking depth or complexity : superficial
To the audience, the term "sitcom" connoted a lot of one-dimensional stories and characters.—Bob Fisher
Bob Fisher
one-dimensionally
adverb
a one-dimensionally portrayed character
The pixels were arranged one-dimensionally. [=in a straight line]
Examples of one-dimensional in a Sentence
a one-dimensional analysis of a novel that has a lot to say about personal courage
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Moreover, others appear out of nowhere, seemingly to fill past and present narrative gaps, but remain one-dimensional otherwise.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 May 2025
Still, the roller-coaster derailment is a visual experience so thrilling, the one-dimensional characterization ceases to matter.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
So many of these characters are just generic, flat and one-dimensional.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
His presence on the court reduces toward being one-dimensional, justified almost entirely by his picturesque jumper.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 May 2025
Still, the roller-coaster derailment is a visual experience so thrilling, the one-dimensional characterization ceases to matter.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
So many of these characters are just generic, flat and one-dimensional.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
His presence on the court reduces toward being one-dimensional, justified almost entirely by his picturesque jumper.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
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“One-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-dimensional. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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