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
The Midwest is usually associated with uncomplicated kindness—nice, polite people who like college football, a cold beer, and (recent events in Minnesota notwithstanding) treating their neighbors with dignity and respect.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
The excavation of Paul Robeson complicates Robinson and Rickey and destroys, almost completely, the easy, uncomplicated tale of interracial heroism Americans have long preferred.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The first few turbulent weeks of 2026 has people reminiscing fondly about 2016, a year that has been designated online as one of the last happier, carefree and uncomplicated years in recent memory.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The City of Lights became a refuge for Black artists and intellectuals, if not an uncomplicated one.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
The excavation of Paul Robeson complicates Robinson and Rickey and destroys, almost completely, the easy, uncomplicated tale of interracial heroism Americans have long preferred.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The first few turbulent weeks of 2026 has people reminiscing fondly about 2016, a year that has been designated online as one of the last happier, carefree and uncomplicated years in recent memory.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The City of Lights became a refuge for Black artists and intellectuals, if not an uncomplicated one.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
Adjective
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That simple sentiment distills what being a Louisianan is about.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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No doubt history would be very different if a citizen’s duty was simple obeyance.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because of the bulbous front element, filters can only be fitted at the rear, but Sigma's included GP-11 filter holder makes this surprisingly straightforward.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mok, who Banks later notes was the show’s head of story, is more straightforward.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Jaws, the ocean’s crash, the buoy’s bell and John Williams’ score signal danger as clearly as the shark itself all while keeping dialogue clean and intelligible amid environmental chaos.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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For example, the device may reduce amplification in a quiet room to avoid escalating background hums or else increase amplification in a noisy café to make speech more intelligible.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were some understandable growing pains when Devers picked up first base upon joining the Giants after a career at third base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Henry Ford, but for housing If the goal is to bring down building costs, rethinking the basics of the construction process is an obvious place to start.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The imminent launch got less obvious cues throughout the show, too.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The waterfront escape offers 13 miles of hiking trails to pass the pre-sunset hours, with clear views across massive Oneida Lake once the astronomical fun begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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