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Another word for unriveting

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Not riveting; failing to hold one's attention or interest; dull or unengaging.

Usage Example

"The critic dismissed the three-hour documentary as a slow and unengaging account of the industrial dispute."

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unengaging
uninteresting
dull
boring
Strong
tedious
uninspiring
dry
tiresome
pedestrian
humdrum

Opposites of unriveting

The opposite of unriveting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

riveting
engrossing
gripping
captivating
enthralling
compelling
spellbinding
absorbing
See all opposites of unriveting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unriveting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unriveting
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