Synonyms of unoriginal

unoriginal

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈrj-jə-nᵊl 

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model

critics faulted the novel for having a painfully unoriginal plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• formulaic
• imitation
• misleading
• mock
• copied
• emulative
• deceptive
• mimetic
• slavish
• canned
• apish
• false
• fraudulent
• mimic
• epigonous
• epigonic
• synthetic
• artificial
• fake
• counterfeit
• uninspired
• plagiarized
• bogus
• sham
• factitious
• simulated
• duplicated
• reproduced
• cribbed
• photocopied
• substitute
• transcribed
• reduplicated
• perfunctory
• routine
• forged
• cut-and-dried
• backup
• cut-and-dry
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• true
• legitimate
• authentic
• real
• bona fide
• archetypal
• natural
• archetypical
• genuine
• classic
• ideal
• model

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of unoriginal

Catching Up Finally, the other main issue with Ballistic right now is that while its gameplay is solid (if unoriginal), the actual content within this mode is years behind anything else in the genre. —Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

As the sun and Saturn clash, confront what scares you: a fear of being unoriginal. —USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024

Good, if often unoriginal design, sold at a competitive price. —Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024

Running Back Najee Harris, PIT Despite the unoriginal play-calling and an offensive line that couldn’t run-block a pack of wild toddlers, Harris rushed for his third straight 1,000-yard season and a career-best eight rushing touchdowns in 2023. —Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024