as in patient
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
an uncomplaining hardworking single mother of five
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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.
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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
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
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The key to success is being patient and consistent with healthy habits.—
Kumkum S. Patel,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Healthcare organizations can leverage this technology to securely analyze patient data across international boundaries while maintaining compliance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher fighting to save his family’s land and legacy in the Netflix drama series Ransom Canyon.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Researchers say that because boys still face the expectation to be stoic, their struggles more often show up in their behavior.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next for Agencies Investing in Interactive Avatars? For marketing agencies, the opportunity lies in rethinking ad creative—moving from passive to interactive experiences that give users a reason to engage.—
Jiajun Lu,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
CNBC Make It Staff,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Uncomplaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplaining. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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