uncompetitive

Definition of uncompetitivenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncompetitive Further, about half of the turnover in California’s public safety workforce is due to retirement, not employees leaving due to uncompetitive pay. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026 Albeit in an uncompetitive effort, the Falcons’ 27-7 loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener Friday night offered a glimpse at a vast majority of the team’s roster. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for uncompetitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompetitive
Adjective
  • The closed-door, off-the-record, noncompetitive summit opened to applicants in May, later unfolding from September 17-21.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
  • For Choi, who has previously judged shorts, the prospect of assessing features alongside such company is both an honor and another exciting challenge (Bedford Park is screening in the festival’s noncompetitive Flash Forward section).
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The driver of the gray SUV remained on scene and has been cooperative according to officials.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Each season sees 12 contestants engaged in competitive and cooperative tasks that push the mental envelope, with overarching metagames, hidden puzzles, and lots of intrigue.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Uncompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompetitive. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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