dull
Example Sentences
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This fealty to a handful of characters would continue throughout his career, but the result is that the whole of his output feels dull in comparison to his individual works.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Much of it has fallen into the category of “AI slop,” which as I reported in December was typically flat, dull and hopelessly generic.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The first flash point of an otherwise largely dull game came when a studs-up challenge from Uruguay defender Araujo on Foden early in the second half went unpunished.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Hughes’ script supplies Andie with a fount of vivacious wit and self-assurance, which is what makes watching her dull her shine as the film progresses so confounding.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
The skin of his arms was pale and dull, as if it would crumble if Anya touched it.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.