NYT Dictionary

UNINVENTIVE

/ˈənɪnvɛntɪv/
AdjectiveUN-in-ven-tiveun-in-ven-tive · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

Not inventive.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + inventive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

uncreativeunimaginativeuninspiredunoriginalsterilearidbarrenderivativedryearthbound

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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