Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unoriginal
Adjective
ʌnəˈrɪdʒənl
Definition
Not being the first of its kind; lacking originality or freshness.
Examples
- The movie was criticized for its unoriginal script that closely resembled several popular films.
- His artwork was deemed unoriginal since it borrowed heavily from established styles without adding anything new.
- While the book was enjoyable, its plot was rather unoriginal, following a well-trodden trope.
Meaning
Something that is unoriginal is derived from something else; it does not present new ideas or thoughts but rather imitates previous work.
Synonyms
- Derivative
- Copied
- Imitative
- Repetitive
- Uninspired
