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单词 uninteresting
释义

uninteresting

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​est·​ing ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stiŋ How to pronounce uninteresting (audio)
-ˈin-tə-ˌre-,
-ˈin-ˌtre-;
-ˈin-tər-
: not attracting interest or attention : not interesting : dull, boring
a very uninteresting topic/subject
uninterestingly adverb
uninterestingness noun

Synonyms

  • arid
  • boring
  • colorless
  • drab
  • dreary
  • drudging
  • dry
  • dull
  • dusty
  • flat
  • heavy
  • ho-hum
  • humdrum
  • jading
  • jejune
  • leaden
  • mind-numbing
  • monochromatic
  • monotonous
  • numbing
  • old
  • pedestrian
  • ponderous
  • slow
  • stale
  • stodgy
  • stuffy
  • stupid
  • tame
  • tedious
  • tiresome
  • tiring
  • wearisome
  • weary
  • wearying
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web That adds intrigue to a farmland feud that has been largely uninteresting over the past two decades – the Cougs have outscored the Vandals 396-99 overall in nine straight wins. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Nothing against Olivia Munn, but her character was pretty flat and uninteresting and having a more comedic duo would have made this episode a lot more fun. Erik Kain, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Sometimes people have disagreeable opinions or talk about uninteresting things. Jeffrey A. Hall, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Olivia Oldham, a 22-year-old early BeReal adopter who is currently an American-studies major at Harvard, told me that this particular move gives people an excuse to share images that would otherwise be considered uninteresting. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2022 On paper, bridging the gap between the Star Wars prequels and the original trilogy feels like an uninteresting endeavor. Wister Hitt, National Review, 26 June 2022 Investing in other cryptocurrencies is [select one: wrong, stupid, immoral, uninteresting] and should be discouraged and ignored socially for the benefit of others as a form of consumer protection. Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 4 July 2022 Those reasons are mostly unknowable and uninteresting. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 23 June 2022 Given how uninteresting and uncompetitive these conference finals have been so far, that seems like the wrong direction. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uninteresting

adjective

un·​in·​ter·​est·​ing
ˌən-ˈin-trə-stiŋ,
-ˈin-tə-rə-
: not attracting or keeping interest or attention

uninteresting

adjective

as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the tour guide's spiel was uninteresting and not particularly informative

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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