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 The 2026 Best of Beauty winner has a milky texture that glides over skin and a nine-ingredient formula that keeps things uncomplicated. — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 His death had come as a shock after 30 years of happy, uncomplicated life. — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Most uncomplicated muscle strains improve with symptomatic treatment, but some could develop neurological complications. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 There seems to be a larger movement looking for more stripped back, uncomplicated beauty routines—and perhaps this is why people are looking to Scandinavian culture, with its less is more approach to beauty as the answer. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 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
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  • Cutforth found a wide-open Riley with a simple swing pass out to the left, giving the junior running back plenty of space to showcase his speed and beat several Rams defensive backs to find the end zone.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Putting the whole thing together looks a little bit like a DIY project, but according to the creators, the setup process is quite straightforward.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 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
  • Advisors and educators must make investment decisions understandable and explain the practical consequences of inaction.
    — Sarah Tolson Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The answer isn’t to optimize for every possibility, but to make the underlying product information understandable to AI.
    — Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • While Pentagon funding is the most obvious must for some Republicans, others would push to include measures to address the cost of living, elections, farm aid, and more.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though Pasta was not a traditional Italian restaurant, offering only a couple of appetizers and desserts and pasta dishes, the glut was obvious.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear

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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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