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Recent Examples of uncomplaining The story of children financially supporting their immigrant parents can feed into the myth of the Asian American model minority, which, in part, stereotypes Asian Americans as obedient, hard-working and uncomplaining. Mike Dang, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023 Queen Elizabeth II was formal, interested, uncomplaining, and always respectful. Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 12 Nov. 2022 Loyal, strong, selfless, uncomplaining—step after frozen step, sled dogs have hauled people to the limits of the earth, at both poles. Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2021 At 65, the uncomplaining, modestly dressed Hornclaw appears to be a model senior citizen. Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022 The sunflower has always been so hardworking, so uncomplaining. Charlotte Mendelson, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2020 Ivey's Maggie is a pragmatic, uncomplaining woman who makes light of most difficulties, maintaining a cheery attitude — a kind of willful obliviousness — perhaps as a defense mechanism against the inevitable force of crushing reality. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2019 The story is always written as a tearjerker, with praise for the person’s uncomplaining attitude; a car is usually donated to the subject in the end. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplaining
Adjective
  • Through the strategic integration of AI, organizations can simultaneously improve patient outcomes, drive efficiency and enhance operational responsibilities.
    Mammon Baloch, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.
    Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Opposite Zegler is Olivas, a stoic, sinister Perón—and, at 28, an unusually young actor for the role.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The normally stoic Kyle Tucker, hitting .200 in his last 18 games with just one home run since June 29, whipped his helmet down the dugout steps after grounding out with two runners on in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • Between the noise of passive tracking gadgets and transactional telehealth services, a trillion-dollar white space exists for always-on platforms that translate fragmented data into meaningful day‑to‑day decisions for the consumer.
    Praneeta Pujari, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Such a structure allowed for incisive passing moves through the centre of Madrid’s passive 4-4-2 block.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Uncomplaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplaining. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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