Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Showing patience and tolerance; not complaining.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not complaining; not murmuring; not disposed to murmur; submissive.
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- adjective Without
complaint ;patient andtolerant
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- adjective not complaining
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Examples
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Even my sister, who generally went along with every one of dad’s Saturday afternoon schemes in a kind of uncomplaining trance, seemed mildly put out by the presence of the bag.
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Covers were dragged across courts, umbrellas and hooded capes unfurled, and Britain reminded itself that there is remains one sport – uncomplaining stoicism – at which it is the undisputed world champion.
Wimbledon day one: champagne, umbrellas and British hopes dashed 2011
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He was stubborn, but he was also charming, resourceful, generous, kind, funny, uncomplaining, and good at making friends and allies of those around him.
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The Kent police expressed occasional irritation that so much of their time was spent looking for Henry, but usually, they were helpful, efficient, and uncomplaining.
Henry’s Demons Patrick Cockburn 2011
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He was stubborn, but he was also charming, resourceful, generous, kind, funny, uncomplaining, and good at making friends and allies of those around him.
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Covers were dragged across courts, umbrellas and hooded capes unfurled, and Britain reminded itself that there is remains one sport – uncomplaining stoicism – at which it is the undisputed world champion.
Wimbledon day one: champagne, umbrellas and British hopes dashed 2011
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Yet, uncomplaining, Brandon dug until the trowel dropped from his exhausted hand.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandmothers Jack Canfield 2011
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He was stubborn, but he was also charming, resourceful, generous, kind, funny, uncomplaining, and good at making friends and allies of those around him.
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He was stubborn, but he was also charming, resourceful, generous, kind, funny, uncomplaining, and good at making friends and allies of those around him.
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I loved it as it always bothered me that Penelope seemed so uncomplaining and patient in the face of her husbands extended absence and persistant infidelity.
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