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
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.
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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
April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 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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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
April 20 – May 20 Comfort grows when plans stay unambiguous and uncomplicated.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 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
Adjective
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These are products have a short, simple ingredient lists that are easy to understand for regular consumers and are free from additives.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Sometimes this involved simple in-person observations.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The answer is fairly straightforward.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The rules surrounding joint accounts and debt collection aren't always straightforward, either.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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With jackzebra’s seemingly gibberish flows and Bloodz Boi’s slightly more intelligible hooks, however, cutspace has finally found a duo that can hold their own on his beats.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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News media break reality down and repackage it into intelligible narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And that seems to me to be an understandable response, both for reasons of policy and reasons of politics.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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However, discrepancy is understandable due to the carcass coming ashore deflated, like a big creepy balloon with the air let out.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Besides their obvious beauty, wicker baskets are superior for storage (especially laundry), providing excellent ventilation that prevents mold and mildew from damaging your linens.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Driving through this area of the West Bank, east of Ramallah, the expansion is obvious from the main roads.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Set one clear priority and start there.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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