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uninteresting

adjective
un·​in·​ter·​est·​ing | \ ˌən-ˈin-t(É™-)rÉ™-stiÅ‹ How to pronounce uninteresting (audio) ; -ˈin-tÉ™-ËŒre-, -ˈin-ËŒtre-; -ˈin-tÉ™r-\

Definition of uninteresting

: not attracting interest or attention : not interesting : dull, boring a very uninteresting topic/subject

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Other Words from uninteresting

uninterestingly adverb
uninterestingness noun

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Each new signal made the prospect even more unlikely that groups of aliens, separated by the vastness of the space, were somehow coordinating their efforts to send a message to an uninteresting hunk of rock on the outskirts of the Milky Way. Katia Moskvitch, WIRED, "An Alien-Hunting Tech Mogul May Help Solve a Space Mystery," 21 July 2019 There’s a lot of anger about how uninteresting Manhattan is becoming, and this development fits in with that whole cultural sameness thing. Randall Roberts, latimes.com, "Amoeba Music building set to be replaced — but where’s the store's new location?," 25 June 2019 Options included chocolate truffles and an uninteresting s’mores cake plated with what appeared to be dots of Hershey’s chocolate syrup. Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 Aug. 2019 The distance is uninteresting and the commercials get caught in the webbing of my eyebrows. Ed Skoog, Harper's magazine, "Night," 22 July 2019 The opening tee shot at Pebble might be the most uninteresting opening tee shot of any elite golf course in the world. Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "There Won't Be Any Magic for Tiger Woods This Year at Pebble Beach," 15 June 2019 Stroh's, purchased in the early 2000's by Pabst Brewing Co., had for many years been producing an uninteresting lager out-of-state. Robert Allen, Detroit Free Press, "Here are the eight essential Michigan craft beers," 21 June 2019 Although neither stands much chance of winning the Democratic nomination, much less the White House, that’s not to say the two are uninteresting. Mark Z. Barabak, latimes.com, "Democratic debate Night 2: What to watch Thursday in Miami," 27 June 2019 Although neither stands much chance of winning the Democratic nomination, much less the White House, that's not to say the two are uninteresting. Author: Mark Z. Barabak, Anchorage Daily News, "Democratic debate: 5 things to watch for on second night," 27 June 2019

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First Known Use of uninteresting

1769, in the meaning defined above

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uninteresting

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of uninteresting

: dull and boring : not interesting

uninteresting

adjective
un·​in·​ter·​est·​ing | \ ˌən-ˈin-trÉ™-stiÅ‹, -ˈin-tÉ™-rÉ™-\

Kids Definition of uninteresting

: not attracting or keeping interest or attention

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