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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
What to Expect at the Register The return process itself is about as uncomplicated as the shopping experience.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Given his makeup, work ethic, his uncomplicated relationship with Canucks fans and his fondness for the city of Vancouver, Boeser seems like a good fit to keep around to provide some veteran insulation during a rebuild.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Legions of people obsess over midcentury modern furniture, a design style popularized around the 1950s and considered timeless for its clean lines and uncomplicated forms.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Given his makeup, work ethic, his uncomplicated relationship with Canucks fans and his fondness for the city of Vancouver, Boeser seems like a good fit to keep around to provide some veteran insulation during a rebuild.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Legions of people obsess over midcentury modern furniture, a design style popularized around the 1950s and considered timeless for its clean lines and uncomplicated forms.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
Adjective
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The useful answer may be simpler than expected once the real priority becomes obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Ahead of this week's PGA Championship, where DeChambeau is among the favorites at Aronimink Golf Club, 2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem was asked the simple yet not-so-straightforward question about the Tour's potential need for a DeChambeau return.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Now, that might all sound like just common sense and relatively straightforward to achieve.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The dulcet tones of that thick Irish accent are perfectly intelligible over the phone, THR puts to him.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Tears, a visual representation of something internal, transform the scenario into a far more intelligible meme, or drama, or myth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Gabrielle’s feelings for Frida are understandable in theory; the latter approaches her with fresh eyes and few demands, giving her space to be something other than problem solver extraordinaire.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The legacy of environmental injustice in Gowanus is real, and skepticism is understandable.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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There are obvious questions there.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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This abuse of power was obvious and alarming.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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