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Synonyms

unimaginative

British  
/ ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv /

adjective

  1. lacking in imagination or imaginative thought; dull

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Other Word Forms

  • unimaginatively adverb

Example Sentences

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It is possible that thinking is unimaginative, too dead to the urgency of the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The best that can be said for the officers in charge is that they were unimaginative, by-the-book commanders overwhelmed by their responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

But on Saturday, he looked like a tired, old cowboy — slow and unimaginative, with worn-out reflexes and a body that no longer responds.

From Los Angeles Times

Everything about the story, from opening to closing dance party, feels like it was made up on an especially unimaginative playdate by bored kids who’d rather be watching TV.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotland were unimaginative in front of goal and porous in defence against the world's 74th-best team.

From BBC