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
Yes, that’s the same job that Anna Wintour currently holds at Condé Nast, a deeply unimaginative plot movement to a film that feels far too comfy with its titular baddie.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
In February, the Financial Times reported unhappiness with the unimaginative use of a squirrel, an icon regularly used down the years in advertising campaigns for savings products.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2026
This means that adults, tired of yet another iteration of unimaginative, uninspired shlock targeting teens, are more open to watching non-English language movies and TV shows now than a few years ago.
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Alexis Alexanian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
The instrumentation turns flat and unimaginative.
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Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
In February, the Financial Times reported unhappiness with the unimaginative use of a squirrel, an icon regularly used down the years in advertising campaigns for savings products.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2026
This means that adults, tired of yet another iteration of unimaginative, uninspired shlock targeting teens, are more open to watching non-English language movies and TV shows now than a few years ago.
—
Alexis Alexanian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
The instrumentation turns flat and unimaginative.
—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unimaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginative
Adjective
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Sustainable growth feels boring from the inside.
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The point is to make the boring stuff feel like a hangout, not to build a productivity system.
Adjective
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Designer Lauren Saab chooses White Dove for a softness that never feels sterile or flat.
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Talc litigation also shows why juries do not evaluate causation in a sterile scientific vacuum.
Adjective
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What to expect over the weekend Though Friday was expected to be the slowest day of the competition, the atmosphere at Cal Expo was anything but dull.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
Adjective
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
Adjective
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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“Unimaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginative. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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