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
But the weightless and unimaginative action feels less cinematic than theme park-y, as if the powers that be at Sony had jumped several steps ahead in their efforts to grow this into a global juggernaut franchise.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
And the Chiefs instead returned unimaginative upgrades to a tailgating experience that fans have already figured out pretty well on their own.
—Sam McDowell 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Patullo is also calling an unimaginative offensive game.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Some feel short while others are unimaginative.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
And the Chiefs instead returned unimaginative upgrades to a tailgating experience that fans have already figured out pretty well on their own.
—Sam McDowell 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Patullo is also calling an unimaginative offensive game.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Some feel short while others are unimaginative.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unimaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimaginative
Adjective
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And given all of the drama leading into the event, pretty good marks and a relatively boring draft add up to a win.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As an interactive greeter, Melody shows how smart AI can turn boring service kiosks into friendly, lifelike conversations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Potting mix is sterile and free from weeds, pests, and pathogens.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The fungicide, also known as DBCP, became notorious decades ago when male workers on Latin American banana plantations became sterile after the chemical was absorbed into their skin.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He is limited on passing downs and is more of a slow-burn pocket pusher than a man with a plan.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, lenders may cover the costs of buydown for you (either partially or in full), if the market is particularly slow.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doxxing is just a form of stupid bullying, not free speech.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Healey must think ratepayers – who are burdened with some of the highest energy costs in the country – are pretty stupid and simple minded.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swift herself talked about how tiring the tour was and what her plans for the future were last October on BBC Radio 1 with Greg James.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This product is the one to reach for when your skin looks dull or tired.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Never a dull day in Frisco with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Unimaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimaginative. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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