English Reference
Adjective

uncomplicated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ənˈkɑmpɫəˌkeɪtɪd/ UK /ʌnkˈɒmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/ un·com·pli·cat·ed

adj.simple and easy to understand or do. It describes things that do not have many parts or rules that make them difficult.

adj.simple in nature or structure; not involving complex or difficult elements. Often used to describe processes, relationships, or tasks that lack unnecessary complexity.


SIMPLE

The instructions for the new software are very uncomplicated.

CONTEXTUAL

She prefers an uncomplicated life where she doesn't have to worry about complicated financial investments.

COMPLEX

The architect designed an uncomplicated structure that focused on natural light and open spaces, avoiding the ornate details that often define the surrounding historic buildings.

In some cases it can occur even when the woman has had a medically uncomplicated birth.

The Guardian· 27 Aug 2026

For Harila, this paradox seems to be the appeal: climbing reduces life to the intense, all-consuming but also uncomplicated act of putting one foot in front of the other.

The Guardian· 11 Aug 2026

Etymology 1

From un- + complicated.

Etymology 2

From uncomplicate + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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