uncomplicated — Simple and straightforward; not difficult to understand or deal with. Free from complexity or confusion.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Simple and straightforward; not difficult to understand or deal with. Free from complexity or confusion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother prefers an uncomplicated phone that just makes calls.
- He's looking for an uncomplicated vacation - no schedules, no tours, just beach time.
- The boss said 'Keep the presentation uncomplicated' but then asked for 47 different charts.
uncomplicated
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkɑmpləˌkeɪtɪd/]
Simple and straightforward; not difficult to understand or deal with. Free from complexity or confusion.
Simple and straightforward; not difficult to understand or deal with. Free from complexity or confusion.
When the sophisticated becomes uncomplicated, beauty is liberated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'complicare' meaning 'to fold together' or 'to interweave,' with the negative prefix 'un-' added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
un- (not/opposite) + com- (together) + plic- (fold) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ed (past participle/adjective)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother prefers an uncomplicated phone that just makes calls.”
“He's looking for an uncomplicated vacation - no schedules, no tours, just beach time.”
“The boss said 'Keep the presentation uncomplicated' but then asked for 47 different charts.”
“Dating was much more uncomplicated when we just had to worry about calling the landline.”
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