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Synonyms & Similar Words
uncreative
uninspired
imitative
derivative
copied
plagiarized
mundane
ordinary
commonplace
lackluster
dull
unremarkable
uninspiring
unimpressive
trite
clichéd
hackneyed
stereotypical
predictable
banal
vapid
flat
stale
tired
overused
repetitive
redundant
uninnovative
conventional
traditional
routine
Meaning of Unoriginal
The primary meaning of "unoriginal" refers to something that lacks originality or novelty.
Definitions
- Lacking originality or novelty, being a copy or imitation of something else
- * Not inventive or creative, relying on existing ideas or methods
Etymology of Unoriginal
The word "unoriginal" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "original" which comes from the Latin "originalis," meaning "of or pertaining to the origin"
Historically, the term has been used to describe ideas, works, or products that are not innovative or unique, but rather copied or derived from existing sources
Example Uses
- The movie's unoriginal plot made it seem like a rehashing of older films
- * The artist's unoriginal style was criticized for being too reminiscent of other famous painters