Uninterestingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninterestingly

 

[ ˌʌnɪnˈtrɛstɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a boring or unexciting manner

In a way that fails to capture attention or evoke interest.

Synonyms

boring, dull, tediously.

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Word Description / Examples
uninterestingly

Typically describes an action or a way of doing something that fails to capture interest or excitement. It suggests a lack of creativity or flair.

  • He spoke uninterestingly about his job.
  • The film was shot uninterestingly, with no dynamic angles or lighting.
dull

Often used to describe something lacking brightness, vividness, or excitement. It can refer to events, colors, personalities, or routines that are not stimulating.

  • The party was dull because no one was dancing.
  • The weather today is dull and gray.
boring

This word is commonly used when something is not engaging or lacks excitement. It can describe events, people, tasks, or anything that fails to capture interest.

  • The lecture on tax law was extremely boring.
  • This book is so boring that I fell asleep after a few pages.
tediously

Used to describe something that is long, slow, and monotonous, making it difficult to remain interested or involved. It often has a negative connotation.

  • The meeting dragged on tediously, with no clear conclusion.
  • She worked tediously on the project, but it seemed like it would never end.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke uninterestingly about her weekend plans.
  • The movie ended uninterestingly, leaving the audience unsatisfied.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that lacks fascination or intrigue

In a manner that does not engage or excite.

Synonyms

monotonously, unexciting, uninspiringly.

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uninterestingly

To describe something that lacks excitement or engagement, often making the experience dull.

  • The lecture was uninterestingly delivered, and many students struggled to stay awake
unexciting

To describe something that fails to generate enthusiasm or interest.

  • The movie was unexciting and failed to capture the audience's attention
uninspiringly

To describe something that does not motivate or evoke any strong feelings, often leaving one feeling indifferent.

  • She spoke about her achievements uninspiringly, making it hard for the audience to connect with her story
monotonously

To describe something repetitive and lacking variety, which can make it tedious.

  • The assembly line job involves performing the same task monotonously every day

Examples of usage

  • The lecture was delivered uninterestingly, causing many students to lose focus.
  • He told the story uninterestingly, failing to captivate his listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninterestingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinteressantemente

🇮🇳 उबाऊ तरीके से

🇩🇪 uninteressant

🇮🇩 dengan tidak menarik

🇺🇦 нудно

🇵🇱 nieinteresująco

🇯🇵 つまらない方法で

🇫🇷 de manière inintéressante

🇪🇸 de manera poco interesante

🇹🇷 ilgisiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 흥미롭지 않게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مثير للاهتمام

🇨🇿 nezajímavě

🇸🇰 nezaujímavo

🇨🇳 无趣地

🇸🇮 nezanimivo

🇮🇸 óáhugavert

🇰🇿 қызықсыз

🇬🇪 უსაინოდ

🇦🇿 maraqsızcasına

🇲🇽 de manera poco interesante

Etymology

The word 'uninterestingly' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'interestingly', which is derived from the word 'interesting'. The term 'uninterestingly' originated in the English language to describe actions or events that do not capture attention or evoke interest in a dull or boring manner.

See also: disinterest, disinterested, interest, interested, interesting, interestingly, interests, uninterested, uninteresting.