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adjective

ˌən-ˈklə-tərd How to pronounce uncluttered (audio)
Definition of unclutterednext
as in tidy
being clean and in good order I work better with an uncluttered desk

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uncluttered

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verb

past tense of unclutter
1
as in cleaned (off)

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as in unplugged

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Recent Examples of uncluttered
Adjective
Upstairs, airy, uncluttered rooms contain pink marble tables, traditional Chinese wooden doors and maritime-blue curtains. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 The living space is airy and uncluttered, arranged for long stretches of doing very little. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 That minimalist design extends to the interior, with remarkably uncluttered living quarters. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncluttered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncluttered
  1. tidy
  2. neatened
  3. unplugged
  4. neat
  5. turned out
  6. facilitated
  7. smoothed
  8. unclogged
Adjective
  • History offers no tidy handoff from one Death Valley to the other.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Pruning your fruit trees keeps them looking tidy and promotes vigorous growth and a healthy harvest.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tidy
Verb
  • Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Definition of neatened
Verb
  • In one instance, someone unplugged a Flock camera and angled it down.
    — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Definition of unplugged
Adjective
  • Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That convenient touch keeps your firewood neat, organized, and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Verb
  • Hilbert said his nonprofit once spent more than five years sending paperwork back and forth to receive a gift that turned out to be $6,000.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Would things have turned out this way if Macklemore had said something about those who were killed at a music festival on October 7th?
    — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of turned out
Verb
  • According to CatCon, Pasadena Humane facilitated 210 on-site adoptions at last year’s CatCon.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Before long, much of the world’s empathy for America, which had been widespread in the wake of the attacks, dissipated, facilitated by the emergence of photos showing US soldiers abusing and torturing Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib facility.
    — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitated
Verb
  • Once the surfaces were smoothed, these strong readings vanished, revealing that regions long believed to be fast lanes for ion transport were actually just microscopic valleys on the material’s surface.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This treatment has noticeably brightened and smoothed my bags, however, thanks to its ingredient roster of retinol and other skin care superstars like the PDRN- and peptide-packed picks above.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoothed
Verb
  • The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Definition of unclogged

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“Uncluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncluttered. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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