unoriginal thought
[/ˌʌnəˈrɪdʒɪnəl θɔːt/]
nounpl: unoriginal thoughts
pensamento não original
1. An idea, concept, or mental expression that lacks originality, creativity, or novelty; a thought that is derivative, common, or previously conceived by others
His essay was filled with unoriginal thoughts that he had simply copied from online sources.
Seu ensaio estava repleto de pensamentos não originais que ele havia simplesmente copiado de fontes online.
2. A conventional or banal idea that follows established patterns of thinking without introducing new perspectives
The presentation offered nothing but unoriginal thoughts about marketing strategies.
A apresentação oferecia nada além de pensamentos não originais sobre estratégias de marketing.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, unoriginal thoughts are heavily criticized and associated with academic dishonesty. In Brazil, the concept is particularly emphasized in university settings where plagiarism and lack of originality are serious offenses. The term is often used in critical discussions of academic work, creative writing, and intellectual discourse to distinguish between innovative contributions and derivative work.
NYC Slang
tired thought, played-out idea, rehashed concept
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