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Recent Examples of unchallenging
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.
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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
The Huskies have not reached the final milestone since 2016, and the years of unchallenging conference play could be a factor as much as ever stronger coast-to-coast competition.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Payton Cofer wasn't excited about her options for high school in Louisville's South End after two unchallenging years in a middle school that was short on staff.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The Huskies have not reached the final milestone since 2016, and the years of unchallenging conference play could be a factor as much as ever stronger coast-to-coast competition.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Payton Cofer wasn't excited about her options for high school in Louisville's South End after two unchallenging years in a middle school that was short on staff.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenging
Adjective
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Sudden shifts in intimacy or financial entanglements can disrupt what once felt fun, flirtatious or uncomplicated.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet, full recovery commonly occurs within 7 days after the rash’s onset in uncomplicated cases in the majority of cases in previously healthy people.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When political leaders announce and track massive arrest and deportation targets, then department managers hold front-line supervisors accountable for quotas, triggering a mindless pursuit of bigger and better numbers to report.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Balancing confidence and vulnerability in your internal and external communications isn’t always straightforward, though.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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People need straightforward talk about trade-offs — between price stability and employment, between protecting savers and stimulating growth.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After Iribarne’s free throw, Beckman couldn’t knock down a 3, and Aliso allowed an easy bucket with five seconds left, then didn’t worry about putting the ball in play again.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats were quick to seize on the internal Republican criticism.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to the relatively quick pickup for the show’s second season — which came about three weeks after its premiere — Netflix waited more than two months to decide the show’s future this time around.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 18-year-old was also charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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With similar pressures and temperatures to those found at Earth’s surface, Venus, up above its cloud-tops, might already be home to simple but hardy microbial life forms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Unchallenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenging. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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