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sensationalistic

1 of 1adjective
/sɛnseɪʃənəlɪstɪk/
Forms:more sensationalistic,most sensationalistic
1

provoking a strong reaction or interest rather than providing balanced or accurate information

  • The sensationalistic headlines grabbed attention but failed to provide nuanced analysis of the situation.
  • The tabloid newspaper was criticized for its sensationalistic coverage of celebrity scandals.
  • The documentary was accused of being sensationalistic, focusing more on dramatic reenactments than factual exploration.
  • Her writing style was characterized as sensationalistic, often exaggerating events to attract readers.
  • The TV show's sensationalistic approach to crime stories boosted ratings but drew criticism from viewers for its lack of depth.