unexciting
adjective
un·ex·cit·ing
ˌən-ik-ˈsī-tiŋ 
: not exciting : dull, commonplace
an unexciting movie/menu
an unexciting speaker
an unexciting performance
unexcitingly
adverb
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After his death, Pine settles into a requisite life in London as Alex Goodwin, a member of an unexciting intelligence unit called the Night Owls.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Searchlight Pictures These are somewhat unexciting subjects for movies.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
At about 3,200 pounds, the Gallardo coupe is more flickable than its weight suggests, with handling that is sure-footed and beautifully neutral, but hardly unexciting.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
While declaring a tie for now is admittedly unexciting, the fact that this race is too close to call from the outset is a good thing.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Searchlight Pictures These are somewhat unexciting subjects for movies.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
At about 3,200 pounds, the Gallardo coupe is more flickable than its weight suggests, with handling that is sure-footed and beautifully neutral, but hardly unexciting.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
While declaring a tie for now is admittedly unexciting, the fact that this race is too close to call from the outset is a good thing.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Unexciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexciting. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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