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.
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Recent Examples of unimaginative
The firm is smart, if also unimaginative, to highlight competition with China — which is indeed bipartisan, though likely to be managed very differently by the incoming administration.
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Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, the genre becomes an excuse for amateurish or unimaginative filmmaking.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 30 July 2024
At the same time, consumers are pushing back on poor quality and unimaginative fast fashion by thrifting, which has never been more popular.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Unfortunately, that's where the interest both begins and ends in this otherwise unimaginative, dreary slog that feels tremendously far removed from the original's onslaught of horror.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Sometimes, the genre becomes an excuse for amateurish or unimaginative filmmaking.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 30 July 2024
At the same time, consumers are pushing back on poor quality and unimaginative fast fashion by thrifting, which has never been more popular.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Unfortunately, that's where the interest both begins and ends in this otherwise unimaginative, dreary slog that feels tremendously far removed from the original's onslaught of horror.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unimaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginative
Adjective
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The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The visual clash of serene pastoral meeting sterile corporate is remarkable.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here, the sterile, ice-laden landscape is unforgiving and one mistake can cost you your life.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now that era is over, the pendulum is starting a slow swing back toward maximalism.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The fires have highlighted the slow disaster of the region’s aridification — and the challenges even the most committed environmentalist politicians face amid climate change.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans have blasted Democrats over the years for talking down to people, with several arguing the average voter does not like to feel stupid.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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That’s the one thing that gets me is when my players are hurt on stupid plays like that.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, the three balanced armature drivers produce a silky finesse to the top end that is never harsh or tiring.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The days can be spent shredding the slopes, while the nights can be spent at a relaxing resort to rest after a tiring day.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Some people's mental images are dull or vague, while others can't form anything whatsoever, according to WebMD.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Switch out light fixtures Lighting in a home can transform a space from looking dull to warm and inviting.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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