facile

fac-ile · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (of a theory or argument) Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

  2. 2.

    (of a person) Having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach.

  3. 3.

    Easily achieved; effortless (now often used with negative connotation).

Related words

Antonyms: difficult, profound, thorough
See also: glib, simplistic, superficial
Synonyms: glib, shallow, simplistic, superficial

Etymology

From Latin facilis ("easy to do"), from facere ("to do, make").