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Synonyms & Similar Words
dull
boring
unexciting
tedious
monotonous
uninspiring
unentertaining
humdrum
mundane
ordinary
commonplace
lacking interest
vapid
flat
stale
dry
lifeless
spiritless
lacking excitement
dullness
insipid
flavorless
unengaging
unrewarding
unstimulating
uninspiring
unamusing
colorless
lacking vitality
Meaning of Uninteresting
The primary meaning of the word "uninteresting" is something that does not appeal to or engage one's mind or attention.
Definitions
- Lacking interest or excitement
- * Failing to appeal to or engage one's mind or attention
- * Not interesting or exciting, dull and unengaging
Etymology of Uninteresting
The word "uninteresting" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "interesting" which is derived from the Latin "interesse" meaning "to be between" or "to concern", and the suffix "-ing" which forms the present participle, with the word "interesting" itself entering English in the 18th century, and "uninteresting" following as its negation.
Example Uses
- The movie was so uninteresting that I fell asleep halfway through.
- * She found the lecture uninteresting and decided to leave early.
- * The book was uninteresting, with too much repetition and not enough plot.