UNORIGINAL Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unoriginal

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈrj-jə-nᵊl

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model critics faulted the novel for having a painfully unoriginal plot

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Recent Examples of unoriginal Good, if often unoriginal design, sold at a competitive price. —

Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 Running Back Najee Harris, PIT Despite the unoriginal play-calling and an offensive line that couldn’t run-block a pack of wild toddlers, Harris rushed for his third straight 1,000-yard season and a career-best eight rushing touchdowns in 2023. —

Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024 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. —

Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024 The bourbon shelf is overflowing with unoriginal ‘me-too’ bottles. —

Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unoriginal