uncompetitive

Definition of uncompetitivenext

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Recent Examples of uncompetitive Some of those changeups nearly nicked the bottom of the zone, but most were uncompetitive. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Purists argued that this left some of the games a little flat and uncompetitive, particularly at the end of the group stage, when only a quarter, instead of the usual half, of the teams were sent home. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 As Moyn notes, the vast majority of our general elections are uncompetitive; for the most part, parties win seats simply by not being the other party. Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 But with technology changing rapidly, no one can ignore the risk of becoming uncompetitive due to failure to implement cost-saving technology. Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompetitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompetitive
Adjective
  • Since 2011, Project Hero Wounded Veterans has hosted an annual noncompetitive therapy bike ride to benefit Healing Heroes, a project focused on developing resources that help heal PTSD for combat veterans, service members and first responders.
    Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Annaconne and Faigenbaum both said that includes children having access to safe, noncompetitive activity, like recess in schools, and positive role models, like parents.
    Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The event reveals the cooperative hunting strategies of orcas, where multiple individuals work together to isolate and subdue large prey.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Swalwell was cooperative with investigators, the outlet said, citing sources on the ground.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Uncompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompetitive. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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