unrhetorical

adjective

Definition of unrhetoricalnext
as in unaffected

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrhetorical
  1. unaffected
  2. direct
  3. matter-of-fact
  4. straightforward
  5. unpretentious
  6. unadorned
  7. simple
  8. plain
Adjective
  • Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • The claim: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading A Dec. 7 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims to share news of a connection between the victim of a high-profile shooting and the former Democratic Speaker of the House.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The follow-up also offers another chance to discuss any additional questions or concerns without the high-pressure atmosphere of a direct closing attempt.
    David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of direct
Adjective
  • Afterward, Williams was matter-of-fact about his emotions at the end of the game.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Yet Hyde, who grew up in Idaho and Oregon, is matter-of-fact about his accomplishments.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of matter-of-fact
Adjective
  • Advertisement That may seem as straightforward as a palm-slap to the forehead.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Resolving the discourse around remote work might seem straightforward.
    Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Ready to let her hair down and rock out, the unpretentious singer-songwriter broadcast salient messages of self-empowerment and personal freedom through the equivalent of a giant megaphone.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Winning acclaim is Bar Leone, a relatively new and unpretentious neighborhood spot, which took top honors this year in the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, was ranked No. 2 in the World’s Best Bars, and was named the Best New International Cocktail Bar at the Tales Spirited Awards.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unpretentious
Adjective
  • And trust me, my accidental luggage swap in Paris is proof that unadorned, plain luggage is a big travel mistake.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As the movie begins, the camera pans across a series of cheerful row houses with gardens, landing on one that’s identical but for its unadorned severity.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of unadorned
Adjective
  • That’s right—a process that can involve doctors’ visits, insurance claims, and out-of-pocket costs was as simple as buying Band-Aids or shampoo or batteries.
    Jasmine Browley, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The equation is simple: The more authoritarianism in the world, the more dissidents.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • These are all radical Islamic terrorist organizations, plain and simple.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The service includes a selection of tea sandwiches, including pickled cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon, and Clarence Court egg, as well as a mix of plain and cranberry scones.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of plain
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