Definition

Not causing any interest or excitement; dull and boring.

Example

The lecture was so uninteresting that many students fell asleep.

Conversation

Did you read that book I recommended?

Yeah, I found it quite uninteresting to be honest.

Really? I thought it had some interesting points.

Maybe, but overall, it just felt too uninteresting for me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uninteresting → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "interesting" (from Latin "interesse", meaning to be between or to matter). The word "uninteresting" means not interesting or lacking in interest.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'matter' less ('interesse') — that's why uninteresting means it doesn't capture your attention.

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