UNTECHNICAL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

untechnical

adjective

Definition of untechnical

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Recent Examples of untechnical There is something in him that deeply resonates with us, something completely untechnical, unstylized, and unformalized. — Michael Lapointe, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022

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Adjective

These provide a visible stage where nontechnical builders can showcase their work, gather feedback and be recognized by leadership for their ingenuity.

— Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
When leaders build publicly and nontechnical peers demo useful solutions, the definition of who builds begins to expand.

— Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of nontechnical

Adjective

Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
His agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, wisely held off on engaging in serious negotiations with the Ducks and general manager Pat Verbeek throughout the year while recognizing the uncertainty of an evolving NHL marketplace fueled by a surging salary cap.

— Chris Johnston, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of general

Adjective

Audiences embraced the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares, which transformed ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras into places where something terrifying might be lurking just outside the frame.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The new measure comes as Moscow and Kyiv ramp up their air campaigns, with Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory sparking fuel shortages and bringing the war closer to home for ordinary Russians.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ordinary

Adjective

Fans of the popular comedy podcast were greeted with a generic British woman’s voice stating the episode number today instead of Watts’ improvisational beatboxing riff that served as the show’s intro since 2011.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
Libby-Roberts notes that the 2015 New Horizons mission overturned expectations of a relatively generic, cratered world, instead revealing a dynamic one with mountains, glaciers, and an atmosphere.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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