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Recent Examples of unchallenging
Securing a colorblindness consensus was morally unchallenging.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
In a world where plenty of rap elders are content to roll out unchallenging albums to steadfast fanbases, still knows how to hold your head underwater.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRCGT) states family stress, low expectations, and social pressure can suppress motivation, while unchallenging schoolwork often leaves gifted learners bored and discouraged.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
And then the arresting sight of a pumpkin patch, apocalyptic spheres of swamp-green or orangeade, only good for cattle fodder, too unchallenging to grow, so not as interesting to cook with.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 24 July 2025
In the face of the flagrant human rights abuses, however, Tagle responded with statements Duterte’s opponents criticized as vague and unchallenging.
—Camille Elemia, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The answer, typically, is unchallenging, decorative art.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The core expression is just fine, an easy-drinking and unchallenging dram that skirts the boundary between sweet and spice, which is exactly what it is supposed to do.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
In a world where plenty of rap elders are content to roll out unchallenging albums to steadfast fanbases, still knows how to hold your head underwater.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRCGT) states family stress, low expectations, and social pressure can suppress motivation, while unchallenging schoolwork often leaves gifted learners bored and discouraged.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
And then the arresting sight of a pumpkin patch, apocalyptic spheres of swamp-green or orangeade, only good for cattle fodder, too unchallenging to grow, so not as interesting to cook with.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
As America has become more divided politically and economically, and the rate of technological change has accelerated, there is something comforting and unchallenging about Morgan’s tales of minor indignities, something that reminds people of how much everyone has in common.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 24 July 2025
In the face of the flagrant human rights abuses, however, Tagle responded with statements Duterte’s opponents criticized as vague and unchallenging.
—Camille Elemia, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The answer, typically, is unchallenging, decorative art.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
The core expression is just fine, an easy-drinking and unchallenging dram that skirts the boundary between sweet and spice, which is exactly what it is supposed to do.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenging
Adjective
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Much like his predecessor, Suarez’s approach is uncomplicated in the final third, wreaking havoc with direct running, scrappy shoulder-charging and blasted finishes.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Legions of people obsess over midcentury modern furniture, a design style popularized around the 1950s and considered timeless for its clean lines and uncomplicated forms.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here in the 2020s, on the other hand, at least one mindless video game is striving to re-create the daily grind of working at a video rental store.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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In today’s environment, that could include things such as mindless scrolling or continuously consuming content on social media.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For Shaina Wilkins, justice is straightforward.—
Ash-har Quraishi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This straightforward set-up lays the groundwork for a moving, and often anxiety-inducing, investigation of language, empathy, and miscommunication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jogging might feel easy to one person and exhausting to another.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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You guys have a fun, easy rapport.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both include full integration of the climate controls into the screen, requiring more concentration to use and additional steps to make adjustments previously accomplished by pressing a simple button.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Scientists at Florida International University are developing a drug compound known as CTS2444-32, designed to reach deep brain regions affected by Parkinson's through a simple nasal delivery system.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unchallenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenging. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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