Unimaginative

/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking in imagination, creativity, or originality; dull.

The film was criticized for its unimaginative plot and predictable characters.

not able or willing to think of new ideas or methods; uninspired.

Her unimaginative approach to problem-solving often resulted in unremarkable outcomes.

showing little or no originality.

The designer's unimaginative designs failed to capture the attention of the audience.

The prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'imaginative' from Latin 'imaginari' meaning 'to form a mental image'.

run-of-the-mill

Ordinary and unexceptional; not special in any way.

no-brainer

An obvious or easy decision or choice; lacking any complexity.

same old, same old

Used to refer to a situation that is always the same; nothing new.

uninspired

Lacking creativity or enthusiasm.

prosaic

Commonplace or dull; lacking poetic beauty.

mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

Vanilla

His ideas were so vanilla that nobody wanted to adopt them.

Dry

That presentation was dry; it had no imaginative elements.