Definition of uncomplainingnext

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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplaining
Adjective
  • After a patient day of defrosting in the fridge, the best part is the pale green marzipan exterior.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Work hour restrictions can’t stand up to the competing pressures of completing the necessary number of procedures to become a safe and competent surgeon while covering other patient care duties.
    — Arifeen Rahman, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Terrence split almost immediately, and Julianne deposited her small son on the Missouri farm of her Uncle Claude, a stoic, kindly old man.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Aaron is maybe a little more stoic than his character is written, which then allowed Gabe [to have] this kinetic, golden retriever energy.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Attorney General, Todd Blanche, is an obedient Tom Hagen.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s also a big difference between active and passive screen time, researchers have found.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Avoid Managing The Stock Market Like A Startup Having a high-agency, active control attitude toward passive, public markets in which there is no operational impact is the largest gap.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Uncomplaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplaining. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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