as in simple
easy to understand, do, or use; not complicated
The plot was uncomplicated and easy to follow. uncomplicated machinery He's an uncomplicated, straightforward person.
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Recent Examples of uncomplicated
Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Both choices in footwear are classic, uncomplicated, versatile, and, of course, the perfect way to start a shoe rack that guarantees a year full of good styling.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 16 July 2025
Here's what Texans should know No. 1: IRS Direct File
Direct File is a new IRS program that allows millions of Americans with uncomplicated taxes to file returns at no cost.
—Daniel De Visé, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In an uncomplicated recipe like this one, the quality of each ingredient is paramount.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Both choices in footwear are classic, uncomplicated, versatile, and, of course, the perfect way to start a shoe rack that guarantees a year full of good styling.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 16 July 2025
Here's what Texans should know No. 1: IRS Direct File
Direct File is a new IRS program that allows millions of Americans with uncomplicated taxes to file returns at no cost.
—Daniel De Visé, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In an uncomplicated recipe like this one, the quality of each ingredient is paramount.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
Adjective
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With just a few chairs, a handful of tables and a simple tent, the setting was intimate but filled with love and intention.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How and why the Great North Run has remained and remains relevant is not linear or straightforward.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The logic for this belief is straightforward.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The story is actually intelligible this time around, but while the mecha designs look wonderful, the characters definitely needed more work.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The resulting voice was often intelligible, but not consistently so.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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In defense of the fans, their reaction was understandable given the performance of the national team over the last six games.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The shorter distance was understandable.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For less obvious water damage, car owners might eventually smell mold or mildew.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of which raises an obvious question.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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