uninteresting

adjective

ˌən-ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stiŋ How to pronounce uninteresting (audio)
Definition of uninterestingnext
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the tour guide's spiel was uninteresting and not particularly informative

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Recent Examples of uninteresting Because Hunt knows that McCartney has heard that several times a day for 50 years, and such revelations are at minimum uninteresting and often invasive for a mega-celebrity. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Brian Wysol and his collaborators (producers of Robot Chicken and Rick and Morty) commit the cardinal sin of trying to be weird and failing in an uninteresting way. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 As our Mike Vorkunov already pointed out, the four teams that are pennies above the tax line (Philadelphia, Denver, Phoenix and Toronto) are virtually guaranteed to make small deals to get under; these will just be spectacularly uninteresting trades in terms of actual basketball. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Symmetrical Throw Pillows Having two identical pillows placed neatly on either side of a sofa is the safest—and most uninteresting—choice. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninteresting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninteresting
  1. boring
  2. tiring
  3. dull
  4. stupid
  5. slow
  6. old
  7. dusty
  8. weary
Adjective
  • Anyone looking to change their old, boring, heavy bag routine should consider a boxing reflex ball.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Peace lily The peace lily may be one of the most common flowering houseplants around, but this tranquil botanical with tropical origins is anything but boring.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Of course, the players were tiring, and Argentina were always going to respond, but Tuchel’s substitutions made England passive.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • But just like fashion, the world of Instagrammable food proved tiring too.
    — Violet Conroy, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of tiring
Adjective
  • If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • But to everybody else, 1966 was a dull tournament, characterised by lenient refereeing that meant the star players — particularly Pele — struggled to have an impact.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Parametric modeling, especially when weighted down with decades of AutoCAD’s stupid UI/UX choices, was even harder than programming.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • The simplest explanation is that Vance believes his voters are stupid.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • General Daily Insight for July 26, 2026 A slower pace could reveal what pressure has been hiding.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • With a boat launch, any size motors are invited, but must be operated at a slow no-wake speed, according to the park website.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Tyler James Feehan shared memories of the 25-year-old who was killed on July 17 as a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • The 21st-century Red Sox have won four World Series championships, and Galehouse is just a dusty chapter in Red Sox history.
    — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • Spare a thought for the weary new Airbus A350-1000ULR, which is cooling its jets in Melbourne after completing its first-ever nonstop test flight from France.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Hathaway, in her third collaboration with Nolan, is cunning but weary, while Pattinson is just a fantastic creep.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of weary

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