uncluttered
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Definition
Adjective: * Clear, tidy, or simple; not filled or covered with unnecessary things. Describes a space, surface, or design that is free from mess, clutter, or excessive decoration.
Usage
The adjective "uncluttered" is used to describe physical spaces, visual designs, or abstract concepts (like a plan or mind) that are neat, orderly, and free from distracting elements. It emphasizes simplicity and the absence of the non-essential.
Examples
- Describing a room:
- Describing a design:
- Describing a surface:
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical use: Can describe thoughts, writing styles, or plans that are clear and straightforward.
- Her argument was uncluttered by technical jargon, making it accessible to all.
- He has an uncluttered mind, able to see the simplest solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Unclutter (verb): To remove clutter from; to make tidy.
- I need to unclutter my inbox.
- Cluttered (adjective): The direct opposite of uncluttered; filled with a disorganized collection of things.
- The cluttered attic was full of old boxes.
Synonyms
- Tidy
- Neat
- Clear
- Sparse
- Minimalist
Antonyms
- Cluttered
- Messy
- Untidy
- Littered
- Jumbled
Related Phrases
- Free and clear: Completely unobstructed or unencumbered (often used for abstract things like debt, but shares the concept of being "uncluttered").
- Once the loan was paid, he was free and clear.
- (To have) a clear desk/head space: Idioms relating to the state of being uncluttered, literally or mentally.
- I need a clear head space to make this decision.
Adjective
- having nothing extraneous
- an uncluttered room
- the unlittered shoulders of the road