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Einfallslosigkeit

lack of imagination, uninventiveness

noun EYN-fals-loh-zikh-kite Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Einfallslosigkeit names the absence of creative ideas or mental agility. It is common in cultural criticism (Die Einfallslosigkeit des Drehbuchs) and everyday frustration (Was für eine Einfallslosigkeit!). The adjective einfallslos is equally frequent.

Examples

"Für Kritiker offenbarte der Film eine erschreckende Einfallslosigkeit."

Natural Translation

For critics, the film revealed a shocking lack of imagination.

Literal Translation

For critics revealed the film a frightening lack-of-imagination.

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