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 Just four simple ingredients make up an uncomplicated formula for a bold, polished look. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026 But a young kid coming through its youth setup and into the starting XI remains one of the most uncomplicated, joyous things a fan can experience. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 But anything that disrupts the unfussy, uncomplicated energy of this adult drama would likely torpedo the whole enterprise. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 To those who believe that income disparity is a major problem in our republic, be aware that this great country already provides an uncomplicated solution. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 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
Adjective
  • That single choice unleashes a harrowing chain of strange and terrifying events in the dead of night, turning a simple gesture of kindness into a real-life nightmare.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The beginning of Between Worlds functions as a kind of prelude, offering a straightforward primer on Said.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
  • That makes the result interesting, but also means the run should not be treated as a straightforward test of how well an AI can navigate an unmodified commercial game world.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 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
  • Her compassion for families facing devastating fetal diagnoses is understandable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The backlash is an understandable, if misguided, response to a number of concerning cases of police abuse.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The tents with a bathroom in them, a seemingly obvious upgrade from those without (there’s a communal washroom), have toilets that aren’t completely enclosed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Put the paths of 1991, 2009 and 2027 on a globe, and the approximately 120-degree westward jump between successive members becomes immediately obvious.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Iit was clear that Chiefs fans missed seeing Suamataia and hoped to hear why the Chiefs had made the change to the offensive line for the game between 3-0 teams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Cutting loose McDaniel would be expensive, too, and there’s no clear successor waiting in the wings.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
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