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- [ik-sahy-ting]
- /ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ/
- /ʌnɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ik-sahy-ting]
- /ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of unexciting word
- adjective unexciting producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet. 1
- adjective unexciting dull 1
- adjective unexciting If you describe someone or something as unexciting, you think they are rather boring, and not likely to shock or surprise you in any way. 0
- adjective unexciting not interesting, stirring, or stimulating 0
- adjective unexciting Not exciting. 0
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Origin of unexciting
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; excite + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Unexciting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unexciting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unexciting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unexciting
adj unexciting
- banausic — merely mechanical; materialistic; utilitarian
- bland — If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- characterless — If you describe something as characterless, you mean that it is dull and uninteresting.
- dragger — any of various small motor trawlers operating off the North Atlantic coast of the U.S.
- draggy — moving or developing very slowly.
adjective unexciting
- anodyne — If you describe something as anodyne, you are criticizing it because it has no strong characteristics and is not likely to excite, interest, or upset anyone.
- antiseptic — Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria.
- arid — Arid land is so dry that very few plants can grow on it.
- drab — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
adverb unexciting
- colorfully — abounding in color: In their tartans, the Scots guard made a colorful array.
- colourfully — Alternative spelling of colorfully.
- compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
- electrifyingly — In an electrifying manner.
Antonyms for unexciting
adj unexciting
- ac — AC is used to refer to an electric current that continually changes direction as it flows. AC is an abbreviation for 'alternating current'.
- adrenalizing — to stir to action; excite: The promise of victory adrenalized the team.
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- awe-inspiring — If you describe someone or something as awe-inspiring, you are emphasizing that you think that they are remarkable and amazing, although sometimes rather frightening.
- cursive — of or relating to handwriting in which letters are formed and joined in a rapid flowing style
adjective unexciting
- commoving — Present participle of commove.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- electric — Of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.
- electrical — Operating by or producing electricity.
- emotional — Of or relating to a person's emotions.
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