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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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Leo July 23 – August 22 This atmosphere favors uncomplicated, consistent routines.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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This atmosphere favors uncomplicated, consistent routines.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The over-the-top excess twinned with control may seem appealing in a world where smartphones offer a mindless, constant and banal source of stimulation.—
Jennifer Pollitt,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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The famous detective novelist and screenwriter had written an essay for the magazine excoriating the motion-picture industry and its tolerance for—indeed celebration of—mindless mediocrity.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our commitment is straightforward.—
Ben Churchill,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Using one of these devices is straightforward.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But nothing is ever easy for the B’s on the road.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clocking in at about 500 square feet, the place was more than comfortably sized, with floor-to-ceiling windows for easy wake-ups with the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Practical pitches can gain quick support.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Amazon’s new delivery options are likely to compete with quick-commerce apps like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Hotel Thaynes has 128 guest rooms, including six king suites, each designed for simple mountain stays with subtle pops of colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Such a vote — which is bound to fail but would put senators on the record — differs from using a simple majority to change the Senate rules, a vote a senator could force after an unsuccessful vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Unchallenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenging. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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