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Meaning of unentertaining
The primary meaning of "unentertaining" refers to something that is not engaging or diverting.
Etymology of unentertaining
The word "unentertaining" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "entertaining" which is itself derived from the Old French word "entretenir" meaning "to hold between" or "to maintain", and the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" and "tenere" meaning "to hold"
The word has been in use since the mid-17th century to describe something that is not entertaining or engaging
Synonyms
dull
uninteresting
boring
tedious
monotonous
uninspiring
unamusing
unexciting
dry
humdrum
vapid
flat
stale
bland
uninspired
lackluster
mundane
commonplace
ordinary
run-of-the-mill
mediocre
tiresome
irksome
annoying
frustrating
displeasing
unengaging
uninviting
unrewarding
unstimulating
unthrilling
Definitions
- Lacking the quality of being entertaining or engaging
- * Failing to interest or amuse
- * Causing boredom or disinterest
Usage Examples
- The movie was unentertaining and put me to sleep
- * The lecture was so unentertaining that I lost interest after a few minutes
- * The book was unentertaining and failed to capture my attention