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Meaning of unoriginal remarks
The primary meaning of "unoriginal remarks" refers to comments or statements that lack novelty or creativity, often being overly familiar or repetitive.
Etymology of unoriginal remarks
The word "unoriginal" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "original" from the Latin "originalis," meaning of or pertaining to the origin, and the word "remarks" comes from the Old French "remarquer," meaning to notice or comment on.
Historically, the concept of originality has been valued in various forms of expression, making "unoriginal remarks" a term used to criticize a lack of creativity or innovation in speech or writing.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "unoriginal" as lacking originality, and "remarks" as comments or statements, thus "unoriginal remarks" are comments that are not fresh or innovative.
- The term can also imply a lack of depth or insight in the comments being made.
Usage Examples
- The speaker's unoriginal remarks about the movie did not add any new insights to the discussion.
- The professor criticized the student's essay for containing unoriginal remarks that lacked depth and analysis.