Definition of uncomplainingnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncomplaining The story of children financially supporting their immigrant parents can feed into the myth of the Asian American model minority, which, in part, stereotypes Asian Americans as obedient, hard-working and uncomplaining. — Mike Dang, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023 At 65, the uncomplaining, modestly dressed Hornclaw appears to be a model senior citizen. — Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022 The sunflower has always been so hardworking, so uncomplaining. — Charlotte Mendelson, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2020 Ivey's Maggie is a pragmatic, uncomplaining woman who makes light of most difficulties, maintaining a cheery attitude — a kind of willful obliviousness — perhaps as a defense mechanism against the inevitable force of crushing reality. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncomplaining
Adjective
  • As more telehealth sites prescribe these medications and pitch them as a way to lose weight while saving money, some patient advocates argue that more people like Kinkade will fall through the cracks of a broken regulatory system.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Its return to the market was initially accompanied by strict requirements for blood monitoring to ensure patient safety.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • After the blinding start to a decisive Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces, after the crawl through quicksand for the rest of it, after the bloody lip and a stoic walk off the floor while cannons spit celebratory smoke into the air.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Like some of the music, the album artwork also pays homage to the animal world and our interconnectedness—the abstract piece offers a single line drawing that weaves in outlines of a panting dog, screeching cat, stoic bunny, and wise owl.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The design relies on passive safety systems, using natural convection and radiative heat transfer—rather than powered mechanical pumps—to dissipate decay heat during an outage.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Uncomplaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomplaining. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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