Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unoriginality
Noun
/ˌʌnəˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/
Definition
The quality of being unoriginal; lack of freshness or novelty.
Examples
- The unoriginality of the film disappointed many critics.
- His unoriginality in writing made his books less appealing to new readers.
- The artist’s work faced criticism for its evident unoriginality.
Meaning
Unoriginality refers to the state or condition of not being new or unique. It describes works, ideas, or expressions that lack creativity and are instead copied or derived from others.
Synonyms
- Derivativeness
- Commonness
- Conformity
- Banality
- Repetitiveness