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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
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Huxley might easily have written a simpler novel glorifying intellectuals while mocking Stoyte’s greed and indifference to suffering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Jamie Gittens, too, is a straightforward winger and has had a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge, struggling for a place due to form and often fitness.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Luxury credit cards are notorious for offering valuable benefits that are often less than straightforward.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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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
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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
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Neural activation and event consolidation seem too bureaucratic, even obvious.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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However, its clear, three-syllable song, often repeated during the breeding season, is easy to remember.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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What’s clear in hearing Tuch talk is that the decision isn’t going to be solely about money.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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