noncreative

adjective

non·​cre·​a·​tive ˌnän-krē-ˈā-tiv 

-ˈkrē-ˌā-

: not creative: such as

a

: not marked by the ability or power to create : not given to creating

So-called noncreative people can make interesting observations when they're allowed to do so.

—Perry Parendo

b

: not involving or requiring creativity

In addition, there is the analytical or noncreative work. Inventing a device, formulating a scientific theory or completing a work of art involves many processes and activities other than generating novel ideas.

—Stellan Ohlsson

Examples of noncreative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Managers commonly slot job candidates into creative and noncreative jobs based on cues that signal creative potential. —Lily Zhu, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2023

When designing the resume format, think plain Jane, noncreative style highlighting your skills and accomplishments. —Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above