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uncomplicated

adjective

Definition of uncomplicatednext
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 This tip is for uncomplicated nosebleeds in otherwise healthy young adults; nosebleeds after trauma require medical evaluation. — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 This is an uncomplicated yarn about a man prying open his heart and nudging other hard nuts to do the same. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Our culture is losing sight of the value of knowledge and literacy, embracing instead ideas that are surface-level, puritanical and uncomplicated. — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 That quote, like so much of what made Dolly Parton an American icon, was deceptively simple – uncomplicated on its face but profound and deeply moving beneath the surface. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncomplicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
  1. simple
  2. straightforward
  3. intelligible
  4. understandable
  5. obvious
  6. clear
Adjective
  • During the recent session, Soto taught people how to make coils for teardrop designs along with other simple shapes.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The simplest distinction is powered flight versus unpowered glide.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Dislodging these forces from the machinery of the state has been neither swift nor straightforward, and even those most anxious for change are hard-pressed to offer practical solutions.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • An album this immersed in relatively straightforward love songs could use this moment of awkward verbal snogging.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Yet the jury’s inability to arrive at a verdict makes plain that a careful evaluation of the facts does not yield an easily intelligible conclusion.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The linchpin is the mysterious, barely intelligible Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who happens to be the eponymous fifth (and most pivotal) element.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligible
Adjective
  • And since Bob hasn’t managed to elevate his station in the last 26 years, suffering the indignity of dealing with a much younger boss (Blake Anderson), his desperation is understandable.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • MiniLED That Fits Into Everyday Home Viewing For mainstream households, making advanced display technology more accessible and understandable matters.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Often the most fascinating questions are the ones with no obvious or direct rewards.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If an offside decision is obvious, the VAR clears it immediately.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • The appeal for South Africa’s government is clear in Mokopane, the nearest town to Mogalakwena.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • It was confiscated, and she was handed back the clear plastic case.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear

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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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