simplicities
States of plainness
Simplicities is the plural of simplicity—instances or qualities of being simple, uncomplicated, or easy to understand.
The word often appears when discussing multiple aspects of a plain or unadorned approach: the simplicities of rural life, the simplicities of her argument made it persuasive.
Sometimes used ironically to suggest things aren't as simple as claimed.
Eliminating unnecessary possessions
- sparenessAbsence of excess
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
- essentialismDoctrine of fixed natures
- reductionMaking something smaller
functionality · unadorned · clean · bare · efficient · curated · capsule · pared-down
Undisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
restfulness · contentment · repose · gentleness · undisturbed · placidity · quiescence · ease
State of being see-through
- lucidityClearness of mind
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- explicitnessQuality of being unambiguous
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
intelligibility · understanding · precision · articulation · elucidation · directness · plainspokenness · candor
Uncontaminated quality
- wholesomenessQuality of being good
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- guilelessnessAbsence of cunning
- artlessnessSincere, unfeigned manner
childlikeness · unsophistication · ingenuousness · openness · trustfulness · uncorrupted · freshness · wonderment
Enforced economic stringency
- starknessSevere, unadorned quality
- unpretentiousnessAbsence of showiness
- homelinessLack of physical attractiveness
- modestyAbsence of vanity
bareness · unembellished · bluntness · frankness · humbleness · ordinariness · rusticity · earthiness
Quality of seeming unstrained
- straightforwardnessQuality of being direct
- manageabilityEase of being controlled
- accessibilityEase of approach
- intuitivenessNatural ease of understanding
convenience · practicality · feasibility · user-friendliness · uncomplicated · elementary · workability · smoothness
decluttering
Eliminating unnecessary possessions
- sparenessAbsence of excess
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
- essentialismDoctrine of fixed natures
reduction · functionality · unadorned · clean · bare · efficient · curated · capsule · pared-down · restraint
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
stillness · restfulness · contentment · repose · gentleness · undisturbed · placidity · quiescence · ease · unhurried
transparency
State of being see-through
- lucidityClearness of mind
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- explicitnessQuality of being unambiguous
coherence · intelligibility · understanding · precision · articulation · elucidation · directness · plainspokenness · candor · forthrightness
purity
Uncontaminated quality
- wholesomenessQuality of being good
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- guilelessnessAbsence of cunning
artlessness · childlikeness · unsophistication · ingenuousness · openness · trustfulness · uncorrupted · freshness · wonderment
austerity
Enforced economic stringency
- starknessSevere, unadorned quality
- unpretentiousnessAbsence of showiness
- homelinessLack of physical attractiveness
modesty · bareness · unembellished · bluntness · frankness · humbleness · ordinariness · rusticity · earthiness · unvarnished
effortlessness
Quality of seeming unstrained
- straightforwardnessQuality of being direct
- manageabilityEase of being controlled
- accessibilityEase of approach
intuitiveness · convenience · practicality · feasibility · user-friendliness · uncomplicated · elementary · workability · smoothness · doability
simplicitiescomplexities
Interrelated difficult elements
complications · intricacies · convolutions · elaborations · entanglements
simplicitiesdifficulties
Problems to overcome
hardships · challenges · obstacles · struggles · ordeals
simplicitiesdishonesties
Plural acts of deceit
duplicities · deceptions · deceits · guiles · craftiness
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