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单词 unimaginative
释义

unimaginative

adjective

un·​imag·​i·​na·​tive
ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-tiv;
-ˈma-jə-ˌnā-,
-nə- How to pronounce unimaginative (audio)
: having or showing a lack of imagination or originality : not imaginative
unimaginative people
an unimaginative menu
a predictable and unimaginative plot
unimaginatively adverb
… this is a simple, straightforward survey, competently if unimaginatively presented … Alan Knight
unimaginativeness noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There are moments of sporadic distinction, but its assembly-line animation, unimaginative needle drops and predictable plot flatten it to something more pedestrian. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 The rocky performances and wavering accents among the secondary cast members parallel the disappointingly unimaginative (and not particularly lavish) special effects. Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Happily, unimaginative interviews aside, the Indiana set was a fun—if chaotic—place to be. Lizzy Dening, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The amazing thing is that the biggest defense companies manage to innovate at a furious pace, even though they aren’t compensated the way their commercial counterparts are, and are regularly criticized for being unimaginative. Loren Thompson, Forbes, 24 June 2022 There’s a kid named Podcast who has a podcast, and the little dude’s not even close to being the most unimaginative aspect of this frustrating retread. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2021 Is Hollywood really that unimaginative or shortsighted? Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2022 Cho is a star pianist who was tasked with finding the music in Pfitzner’s and Wagner’s unimaginative accompaniments. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 Experience it up close at places like Sand Beach (a name that may seem unimaginative to you, but it’s a testament to how rare sand beaches are around here) or Thunder Hole, which booms with rushing waves. Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

unimaginative

adjective

as in boring
not having or showing an ability to think of new and interesting ideas; not imaginative a predictable and unimaginative writer/book The service is great but the menu is unimaginative.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • boring
  • sterile
  • stupid
  • tiring
  • dull
  • slow
  • uninspiring
  • unexciting
  • blah
  • uninteresting
  • unspectacular
  • monotonous
  • stodgy
  • heavy
  • drab
  • unrewarding
  • pedestrian
  • pallid
  • weary
  • tedious
  • tiresome
  • uneventful
  • wearying
  • pedantic
  • humdrum
  • spiritless
  • dry
  • old
  • unsensational
  • dusty
  • prosaic
  • dreary
  • blank
  • earthbound
  • undramatic
  • leaden
  • tame
  • ponderous
  • wearisome
  • colorless
  • gray
  • inanimate
  • jejune
  • stuffy
  • arid
  • stale
  • monochromatic
  • prosy
  • drudging
  • ho-hum
  • dullish
  • soggy
  • barren
  • numbing
  • flat
  • vapid
  • mind-numbing
  • suspenseless
  • grey
  • unnewsworthy
  • aseptic
  • jading
  • unexceptional
  • ordinary
  • commonplace
  • tepid
  • cumbersome
  • unsurprising
  • plodding
  • pleasureless
  • poky
  • pokey
  • longsome
  • palling
  • lumbering
  • common

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • surprising
  • spectacular
  • marvellous
  • amusing
  • wonderful
  • exciting
  • amazing
  • entertaining
  • sensational
  • inspiring
  • awesome
  • astonishing
  • wondrous
  • marvelous
  • astounding
  • attractive
  • exhilarating
  • fabulous
  • breathtaking
  • stimulating
  • charming
  • thrilling
  • alluring
  • electrifying
  • rousing
  • energizing
  • beguiling
  • poignant
  • fascinating
  • enthralling
  • enchanting
  • diverting
  • stirring
  • enlivening
  • invigorating
  • interesting
  • moving
  • galvanizing
  • entrancing
  • animating
  • provocative
  • bewitching
  • attracting
  • intriguing
  • touching
  • rip-roaring
  • eye-opening
  • engaging
  • spellbinding
  • involving
  • captivating
  • hair-raising
  • suspenseful
  • tantalizing
  • engrossing
  • arresting
  • mesmerizing
  • riveting
  • absorbing
  • gripping
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