unoriginal

Example Sentences

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The funny thing is that the designs Mr. Reed has in mind for these ladies are as derivative and unoriginal as his monologues, and that’s kind of the point.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

As much as Swift's and Beyoncé's mere sneezes may count as pop culture news — how often can you write stories about these megastars without becoming unoriginal, redundant or maybe even boring?

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2023

It was a disaster, the 2009 show plagued by wardrobe malfunctions and faulted for unoriginal designs distinguished only by an overabundance of hearts.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

As dance, the show is simple and unoriginal — yet exceptionally effective.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2023

But when I said it, I felt stupid and unoriginal.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz