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uncomplaining

British  
/ ˌʌnkəmˈpleɪnɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not complaining or resentful; resigned

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Finally, he needs to continue acting like the ace that he has become, from his uncomplaining leadership to his dazzling arsenal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

It is difficult for Spaniards to face up to the fact that they lived, largely uncomplaining, under an autocrat for 36 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

“It’s part of why I love our country. Not just the beauty – or the football - also the sort of quiet, uncomplaining resilience. The togetherness of the countryside. That is the best of British.”

From BBC • May 28, 2024

The story of children financially supporting their immigrant parents can feed into the myth of the Asian American model minority, which, in part, stereotypes Asian Americans as obedient, hard-working and uncomplaining.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2023

She followed him, uncomplaining, for there was no other choice, but she was pale and frightened.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry