Unimaginatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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unimaginatively

[ ˌʌnɪˈmadʒɪnətɪvli ]

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in a dull or uninspired manner

In a way that lacks creativity or originality. Acting or thinking without imagination or innovation.

Synonyms

dully, uncreatively, unoriginally

Examples of usage

He painted the room unimaginatively in plain white.
She recited the poem unimaginatively, without any emotion.
The movie was directed unimaginatively, following the typical Hollywood formula.

Translations

Translations of the word "unimaginatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem imaginação

🇮🇳 कल्पना रहित ढंग से

🇩🇪 einfallslos

🇮🇩 tanpa imajinasi

🇺🇦 без уяви

🇵🇱 bez wyobraźni

🇯🇵 無想像力に

🇫🇷 sans imagination

🇪🇸 sin imaginación

🇹🇷 hayal gücü olmadan

🇰🇷 상상력 없이

🇸🇦 بدون خيال

🇨🇿 bez fantazie

🇸🇰 bez fantázie

🇨🇳 毫无想象力地

🇸🇮 brez domišljije

🇮🇸 án ímyndunarafls

🇰🇿 қиялсыз

🇬🇪 უცხო წარმოსახვა

🇦🇿 təsəvvürsüz

🇲🇽 sin imaginación

Word origin

The word 'unimaginatively' is derived from the word 'unimaginative', which dates back to the mid-18th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation or absence, while 'imaginative' is related to the ability to create or think in a creative way. Therefore, 'unimaginatively' describes the absence of creativity or originality in one's actions or thoughts.