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uninteresting story

[ʌn.ɪn.ˈtɛr.ə.stɪŋ ˈstɔr.i]
noun phrasefemininepl: uninteresting stories / histórias desinteressantes
história desinteressante
1. A narrative or account that fails to engage or capture the attention of the audience; a dull or tedious tale
The professor's lecture turned into an uninteresting story that put everyone to sleep.
A palestra do professor se tornou uma história desinteressante que adormeceu todos.
2. A narrative lacking in excitement, novelty, or compelling elements
His vacation story was rather uninteresting and repetitive.
Sua história de férias foi bastante desinteressante e repetitiva.
NYC Slang
boring-ass story
Synonyms
boring storydull narrativetedious talebland accountmonotonous story
Antonyms
fascinating storycompelling narrativeengaging talecaptivating storythrilling account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história desinteressante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
história chata
Colloquial, more casual usage
Rio de Janeiro
história sem graça
Informal, emphasizes lack of humor or appeal
Portugal
história aborrecida
Formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a real snoozefest
put someone to sleep
fall on deaf ears
go in one ear and out the other
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