UNSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

unsensational

adjective

Definition of unsensational

as in undramatic

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Recent Examples of unsensational But its most striking characteristic, now that the media is completely oversaturated with violent murders and courtroom dramas, is that De Lestrade’s work is so straightforward and unsensational. — Vogue, 8 June 2018 Robinson, whose credits include The L Word and True Blood, approaches the story in such a low-key, unsensational way that the trio's beyond-bohemian arrangement is barely eyebrow-raising. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 12 Oct. 2017

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Adjective

My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
My parents, whose reaction to my transition has been blessedly undramatic and kind, have expressed some guilt around this.

— Benny Peterson, Vogue, 4 May 2026

Definition of undramatic

Adjective

Historically, Flex has been a solid but unspectacular business, growing at a mid-single-digit pace with operating margins of around 6%.

— Paul Meeks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Fouts, like Herbert, was solid but unspectacular for the Chargers during his first six NFL seasons.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of unspectacular

Adjective

Not entirely uneventful, however, as UCLA forced another fumble and picked off Raiola again, ultimately leading coach Dan Lanning to go with Thomas to begin the fourth quarter.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Less than three months after the end of the World Cup, and concerns that the start of the 2030 cycle would be tame, uneventful and underwhelming — remember the fears regarding the potential staleness as a coach began a second cycle with the team?

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneventful

Adjective

The second stories house supplies of the metals, films, and components needed, as well as a very substantial set of HVAC equipment to keep the processes sterile, dust-free, and at the right temperature.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Right now yeast fermentation is the standard method of producing heme (as leghemoglobin), but the sterile environment and industrial equipment necessary for manufacturing can be pricey.

— Lila Magbilang, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sterile

Adjective

Spurs kept a clean sheet, an achievement to build on after shipping five in their opening two, and looked solid, if a little unimaginative in midfield.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Some critics described him as unimaginative but capable, and he was criticized for extending the defense of Bakhmut at great human cost.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of unimaginative

Adjective

The city is flooded with dull and uninteresting structures clad in the material.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
That level of detail proved uninteresting to most Privacy Bee users and confusing to some, so the present edition makes things much simpler.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of uninteresting

Adjective

At a time when younger workers are often stereotyped as quick to abandon jobs that feel difficult or unrewarding, Dimon said discomfort is part of the process.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Rather, their work becomes especially exploitative and unrewarding, leaving them prone to disillusionment.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of unrewarding

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