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unimaginative

uni·ma·gi·native

UK/ˌʌnɪˈmad͡ʒɪnətɪv/ US/ʌnɪˈmæˌdʒɪnʌtɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

  • “a sterile ideology lacking in originality”
  • “unimaginative development of a musical theme”
  • “uninspired writing”
2.

dealing only with concrete facts

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3.

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

  • “stereotyped phrases of condolence”
  • “even his profanity was unimaginative”

Origin

From un- + imaginative.

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