unimaginative

Example Sentences

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The best that can be said for the officers in charge is that they were unimaginative, by-the-book commanders overwhelmed by their responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It is the sort of thing late-night comedians caricature when they want to illustrate unimaginative gift-giving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Everything about the story, from opening to closing dance party, feels like it was made up on an especially unimaginative playdate by bored kids who’d rather be watching TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

The rookie needs help from his coaches, who have failed him with unimaginative play designs that have often times left him running for cover without any checkdown options.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Besides, her parents had always been monstrously unimaginative.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly