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
Benjamin's birth on May 2, 2021, felt just as uncomplicated.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Although crime, both nationally and in New York City, has plummeted since the early 1990s and the country’s homicide rate is at an all-time low, this decline has been neither smooth nor uncomplicated.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
And real relationships, especially ones built in secret and then suddenly exposed to an entire world, don't simply become uncomplicated because the love is finally public.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Both Rockingham and Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said their cities try to make the process of opening a business as uncomplicated as possible for budding entrepreneurs.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Although crime, both nationally and in New York City, has plummeted since the early 1990s and the country’s homicide rate is at an all-time low, this decline has been neither smooth nor uncomplicated.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
And real relationships, especially ones built in secret and then suddenly exposed to an entire world, don't simply become uncomplicated because the love is finally public.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Both Rockingham and Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said their cities try to make the process of opening a business as uncomplicated as possible for budding entrepreneurs.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplicated
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In 2015, Lynette was arrested on charges of assault and battery/simple assault.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Osaka’s tennis shone, too, in a 6-3, 7-6(3) win that felt straightforward considering Siegemund’s ability to knock opponents off rhythm with her awkward, slice-laden game and use of tennis’ dark arts.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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His pitching performance was less straightforward.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The Nicene Creed still had a rhapsodic, mesmerizing quality; the Lord’s Prayer would have been intelligible to anyone familiar with the English or Latin versions.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The dulcet tones of that thick Irish accent are perfectly intelligible over the phone, THR puts to him.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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His desire to ensure the spotlight remained on two outgoing legends was understandable, but the contrast from 12 months earlier was stark.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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These fears are understandable and appropriate for most pre-retirees and retirees.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That was unusually blunt from the typically genial Pritzker, who’s mainly tried to keep a public lid on his obvious irritation with Johnson.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Find the topic gaps nobody is filling Every niche has angles that are obvious in hindsight.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years for very clear reasons.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Uncomplicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplicated. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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