uncluttered

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uncluttered — adjective

  • unclutteredpositive
  • more unclutteredcomparative
  • most unclutteredsuperlative

1. arranged with only the things that are needed, so a room, desk, or other space f

1.形容詞B1
釋義

arranged with only the things that are needed, so a room, desk, or other space feels neat and open

例句

Yuki's studio stayed uncluttered because she stored each tool in a drawer.

keep/stay + place + uncluttered

The hotel lobby looked uncluttered, with one sofa and a single lamp.

predicative: look uncluttered

同義詞
  • tidy

    focuses on things being in the right places; it does not always imply empty space

  • neat

    often suggests careful order and a polished appearance

  • orderly

    more formal; stresses a clear system or arrangement

反義詞
  • cluttered

    filled with too many objects or visual distractions

  • messy

    more general everyday opposite for disorder

  • crowded

    focuses on lack of space rather than poor arrangement

文法句型

uncluttered + noun

keep + place + uncluttered

look/feel + uncluttered

用法筆記

Often used for rooms, desks, shelves, and other spaces where removing unneeded objects creates a calmer feeling. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes visual design or layout rather than physical belongings.

常見錯誤

❌The floor was uncluttered because it was freshly washed.
✅The floor was uncluttered because the shoes had been put away.
💡Uncluttered refers to the absence of extra things, not simply to cleanliness.

2. made with few parts, lines, or decorations, so it is easy to look at or understa

2.形容詞B2
釋義

made with few parts, lines, or decorations, so it is easy to look at or understand

例句

Mayumi chose an uncluttered slide design with one chart and a short title.

collocation: uncluttered design

The app's uncluttered screen lets new users find the map quickly.

collocation: uncluttered screen

同義詞
  • simple

    the broadest synonym; it can describe ideas as well as visual design

  • clean

    often used in design to mean visually plain and easy to follow

  • streamlined

    suggests unnecessary steps or details have been removed on purpose

反義詞
  • cluttered

    full of extra details or elements that compete for attention

  • busy

    common in design talk for something visually crowded

  • fussy

    suggests too many small decorative details

文法句型

uncluttered + design/layout/page

screen/page + be uncluttered

用法筆記

Usually describes pages, screens, logos, and other visual layouts. Distinguish from sense 1, where the space itself contains fewer physical objects.

常見錯誤

❌The report was uncluttered because it had no mistakes.
✅The report was uncluttered because it used short headings and wide spacing.
💡In this sense, uncluttered is about a simple visual layout, not general correctness.