unimaginative

/ənɪˈmædʒɪnəɾɪv/
/ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
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Definitions of unimaginative
  1. adjective
    deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
    “unimaginative development of a musical theme”
    synonyms: sterile, uninspired, uninventive
    uncreative
    not creative
  2. adjective
    lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
    synonyms: stereotyped, stereotypic, stereotypical
    conventional
    unimaginative and conformist
  3. adjective
    dealing only with concrete facts
    synonyms:
    practical
    concerned with actual use or practice
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