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
In the garden show, this mission is reduced to its most uncomplicated basics.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
The surprise return of Hollis’s childhood sweetheart, played by Timothy Olyphant, is also not uncomplicated.
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Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Though outwardly still the same elegant, uncomplicated maison by the sea, things had actually changed beyond recognition.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The practical effect was that more women who had uncomplicated births were sent home after just one night in the hospital.
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Kimberly Turner,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncomplicated
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
The surprise return of Hollis’s childhood sweetheart, played by Timothy Olyphant, is also not uncomplicated.
—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Though outwardly still the same elegant, uncomplicated maison by the sea, things had actually changed beyond recognition.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The practical effect was that more women who had uncomplicated births were sent home after just one night in the hospital.
—
Kimberly Turner,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncomplicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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How the Four-Box Decluttering Method Works The four-box decluttering method is a pretty simple and straightforward one.
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Louden points out, for example, that Swedish and Norwegian are highly mutually intelligible, but neither is considered a dialect of the other, or of a parent language, primarily because each is associated with a separate nation-state.
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The Aztecs had just two Americans on their roster, so what Caligiuri heard on the sideline was a mix of Spanish, Serbian and heavily accented — and barely intelligible — English from players born in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
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That instinct is understandable.
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Meta’s plan to avoid the cash component is understandable, given that real-money betting is largely prohibited in some of its biggest markets, such as India, Indonesia, and Brazil.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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