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UNINTERESTING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word uninteresting. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word uninteresting. (close relations)

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boring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of drilling

• the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

characterless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

dreary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

• causing dejection

dry
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

ho-hum
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

humdrum
adjectiveadj
noun

• the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

adjective satellite

• not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

insipid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

• lacking interest or significance or impact

lackluster
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking brilliance or vitality

• lacking luster or shine

lifeless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deprived of life; no longer living

• destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

• lacking animation or excitement or activity

• not having the capacity to support life

monotonous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

• sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

mundane
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

• concerned with the world or worldly matters

• belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly

tame
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• very restrained or quiet

• brought from wildness into a domesticated state

adjective satellite

• flat and uninspiring

• very docile

verb

• correct by punishment or discipline

• make less strong or intense; soften

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

• make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

tedious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• using or containing too many words

tiresome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

uneventful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by no noteworthy or significant events

unexciting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not stimulating

• not exciting

uninspiring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depressing to the spirit

unstimulating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not stimulating

vapid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

• lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest

Best Hypernyms For UNINTERESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for uninteresting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
banal blah boring characterless colorless drab dull humdrum insipid lackluster lifeless monotonous mundane ordinary plain prosaic tedious tiresome uneventful unexciting uninspiring unremarkable unstimulating unvaried vapid
Phrases (1)
run-of-the-mill

Alternatives for BORING

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