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单词 unilluminating
释义

unilluminating

adjective

un·​il·​lu·​mi·​nat·​ing ˌən-i-ˈlü-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ How to pronounce unilluminating (audio)
: failing to enlighten or clarify : not illuminating
an unilluminating report
I found most of the reviews, although favorable, rather unilluminating. Stephen Hawking
unilluminatingly adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike in Van Sant’s film, though, we are treated merely to Ray’s unexceptional and unilluminating thoughts. Bécquer Seguín, Slate Magazine, 21 July 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

unilluminating

adjective

as in uninformative

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • uninformative
  • unenlightening
  • uninstructive
  • impractical
  • unusable
  • useless
  • unhelpful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • illuminating
  • instructive
  • informative
  • enlightening
  • educational
  • informational
  • detailed
  • instructional
  • educative
  • comprehensive
  • copious
  • informatory
  • full
  • explanatory
  • edifying
  • elucidative
  • communicatory
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