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unoriginally

[ ʌnəˈrɪdʒɪnəli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

use of unoriginally in a sentence

In a way that lacks originality or creativity.

Synonyms

stereotypically, uncreatively, unimaginatively.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unoriginally	Used when something lacks originality and is a copy or imitation of something already existing. The film was made unoriginally, following the same plot as countless others before it
uncreatively	Describes actions or works that lack creativity or innovation. She wrote the report uncreatively, merely summarizing existing ideas without adding new insights
unimaginatively	Applied when something shows a lack of imagination or original thought. The room was decorated unimaginatively, with plain white walls and basic furniture
stereotypically	Refers to conforming to a set stereotype, often based on a simplified and fixed idea of a particular group or thing. He behaves stereotypically, always assuming that men must be strong and emotionless

Examples of usage

She unoriginally copied her friend's idea for the project.
He unoriginally imitated the style of a famous artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "unoriginally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não original

🇮🇳 अमौलिक रूप से

🇩🇪 unoriginell

🇮🇩 secara tidak orisinal

🇺🇦 неоригінально

🇵🇱 nieoryginalnie

🇯🇵 独創性がなく

🇫🇷 sans originalité

🇪🇸 de manera no original

🇹🇷 orijinal olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 독창적이지 않게

🇸🇦 بدون إبداع

🇨🇿 neoriginálně

🇸🇰 neoriginálne

🇨🇳 没有原创性

🇸🇮 neizvirno

🇮🇸 óuppfinningasamlega

🇰🇿 түпнұсқалықсыз

🇬🇪 არა ორიგინალურად

🇦🇿 orijinal olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera no original

Etymology

The word 'unoriginally' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'originally', which comes from the Latin word 'originem' meaning 'beginning' or 'source'. The term 'unoriginally' first appeared in the English language in the early 20th century.