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
This is also a dimension in short supply that can be easily eroded by people lacking transcendence – being unthankful, unimaginative, short-sighted, uninspired, pessimistic, and directionless.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
What the character arrives at though is violent retribution, which feels like an unimaginative acquiescence to familiar pulp storytelling.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Strict and unimaginative gender norms were alive and well, and Weight Watchers was for the ladies (calories, of course, have no gender.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
These hotels are, at their worst, sites of literal death, and at best, gilded cages for the unimaginative.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
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Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
What the character arrives at though is violent retribution, which feels like an unimaginative acquiescence to familiar pulp storytelling.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Strict and unimaginative gender norms were alive and well, and Weight Watchers was for the ladies (calories, of course, have no gender.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
These hotels are, at their worst, sites of literal death, and at best, gilded cages for the unimaginative.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginative
Adjective
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The invasive parasite has been nearing the Mexico–Texas border, threatening the area's cattle industry The U.S. and Mexico are working on numerous plans to combat New World screwworm infestations, including a plan to release sterile male flies to curb the species' spread.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The story follows a man trapped in an endless, sterile subway passageway, who sets out to find Exit 8.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Three organic meats are on offer for Sunday roast: slow roasted Black Angus, with creamed horseradish; succulent Tamworth Pork with bramley apple sauce and Texel Lamb with a classic mint sauce.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Burrow hopes that feeling the rush and gaining real reps working the pocket will help lessen the impact of opening-week clunkers that contributed to the team’s slow starts.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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No Broward program can possibly be as wasteful and downright stupid as the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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This sounds very stupid, but there’s an idea in my mind.—
David Mack,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superman’s meh international returns can also be understood as reflective of the worldwide audience tiring of Hollywood’s cultural diktats.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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With both sets of players tiring, the best chance of the 30-minute period would fall to substitute Salma Paralluelo, who could not divert Batlle’s cross towards goal from four yards out.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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The shampoo won't clean as well and can leave behind residue that makes your hair look dull and lifeless.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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With major season getting over, August is dull, and McIlroy's absence has become a lightning rod for debates about player responsibility and the Tour's authority.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Unimaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginative. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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