Unoriginality: meaning, definitions and examples

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unoriginality

 

[ ˌənəˌrɪdʒɪˈnæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of originality

Unoriginality refers to the lack of original or unique ideas, concepts, or creations. It is the quality of being unoriginal, often characterized by a repetition of existing ideas or content without adding any new or innovative elements.

Synonyms

derivative, lack of originality, uninspired

Examples of usage

  • His work was criticized for its unoriginality, as it closely resembled the work of other artists.
  • The film was panned by critics for its unoriginality, as it followed the same tired plotline seen in many other movies.

Translations

Translations of the word "unoriginality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de originalidade

🇮🇳 असामान्यता

🇩🇪 Unoriginalität

🇮🇩 ketidakorisinilan

🇺🇦 незоригінальність

🇵🇱 brak oryginalności

🇯🇵 非独創性 (ひどくそうせい)

🇫🇷 manque d'originalité

🇪🇸 falta de originalidad

🇹🇷 özgün olmama

🇰🇷 독창성 부족

🇸🇦 عدم الأصالة

🇨🇿 neoriginalita

🇸🇰 neoriginálnosť

🇨🇳 缺乏原创性 (quēfá yuánchuàngxìng)

🇸🇮 neizvirnost

🇮🇸 skortur á frumleika

🇰🇿 түпнұсқалықтың болмауы

🇬🇪 არაორიგინალობა

🇦🇿 orijinallığın olmaması

🇲🇽 falta de originalidad

Etymology

The word 'unoriginality' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'originality' meaning 'the quality of being original or unique'. The concept of originality has been a topic of discussion in various fields, including art, literature, and innovation, with a focus on the importance of creativity and novelty in human expression and creation.

See also: unoriginal, unoriginally.