unstimulating
|un-stim-u-lat-ing|
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/ʌnˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/
not causing interest or excitement
Etymology
'unstimulating' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'un-' (a negative prefix) attached to 'stimulating', which comes from the verb 'stimulate' (to rouse or excite).
'stimulate' comes from Latin 'stimulare' (to goad, urge on) and entered English via scientific/learned usage; 'stimulating' is the present participle form and 'unstimulating' formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-'.
Initially related to 'urging' or 'goading' (Latin 'stimulare'), the sense shifted toward 'arousing interest or excitement', and 'unstimulating' developed to mean 'not arousing interest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing interest, excitement, or mental stimulation; dull or boring.
The conference talks were unstimulating and failed to hold the audience's attention.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 12:50