unexciting

adjective

un·​ex·​cit·​ing ˌən-ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce unexciting (audio)
Synonyms of unexcitingnext
: not exciting : dull, commonplace
an unexciting movie/menu
an unexciting speaker
an unexciting performance
unexcitingly adverb

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Daughter is jarred into her senses and decides to size up the unexciting but reliable guy. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Dull, unexciting fight scenes; just CGI monsters. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 One practical, unexciting sinker-tossing innings-eater makes sense. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026 And yet the share price action (which has been unexciting as of late vs others in the space) remained relatively muted in the aftermarket. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unexciting

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unexciting was in 1833

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“Unexciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexciting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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