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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
There doesn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason to the menu design, but that’s part of the fun: The experience is unexpected and uncomplicated.
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The garment is elegant, light, and perfect for anyone who likes thing to be uncomplicated yet undeniably chic.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 15 May 2025
An uncomplicated measles infection causes intense fevers and a thoroughly miserable rash for several days.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
It’s set in 1970, before CCTV cameras, mobile phones or even centrally locking cars, which means nothing electronic can disrupt the delightfully uncomplicated conception of a daylight robbery committed by men wearing stockings on their heads.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The garment is elegant, light, and perfect for anyone who likes thing to be uncomplicated yet undeniably chic.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 15 May 2025
An uncomplicated measles infection causes intense fevers and a thoroughly miserable rash for several days.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
It’s set in 1970, before CCTV cameras, mobile phones or even centrally locking cars, which means nothing electronic can disrupt the delightfully uncomplicated conception of a daylight robbery committed by men wearing stockings on their heads.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
Adjective
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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And given that toppers were developed specifically as a lighter, simpler alternative to full-bodied campers, designed to fit within limited midsize truck payloads, that extra beef is a definite problem for some shoppers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The data is pretty straightforward: Ticket prices just keep getting more expensive.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Setup was straightforward, the sideboard was well padded and close to fully set up.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Many recipients become adept at interpreting the electrodes’ signals as intelligible sounds, especially if the implantation is done in infancy, but others struggle.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Clear, intelligible, physical consequences for success or failure in combat are crucial to building effective battle sequences, and Wheel comfortably passes that test this week.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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To help guide you through the rest of summer and beyond, dermatologists help break down what body acne is, how to treat it, and the best kinds of products to have in rotation for smoother, clearer skin all over.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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Instead, it must be positioned as a tool to enhance learning and creativity, with clear boundaries to prevent overuse.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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