uncompetitive

Definition of uncompetitivenext

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Recent Examples of uncompetitive The Commodores’ leapfrogging of Texas was largely due to their recent head-to-head win and how uncompetitive the Longhorns looked in that loss, even though Texas has the advantages in strength of schedule, NET ranking and Quad 1 wins. Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026 This residential sorting creates naturally uncompetitive districts regardless of how boundaries are drawn. Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 This residential sorting creates naturally uncompetitive districts regardless of how boundaries are drawn. Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026 The recent matches at the 2026 Australian Open, however, have been oddly uncompetitive. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompetitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompetitive
Adjective
  • In a move that surprised many, the Labor Department, through a noncompetitive process, put the state of Arkansas in charge of administering the nationwide fund.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
  • One that grew increasingly antsy during the final years of Tomlin’s tenure as solid if unremarkable regular seasons were followed by largely noncompetitive playoff losses, the last a 30-6 blowout at home to Houston two weeks ago that set the stage for Tomlin’s abrupt exit.
    Will Graves, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Each playthrough is designed to vary, with competitive and cooperative elements shaping gameplay.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The city and state governments proved highly cooperative in seeking creative solutions to make the mass replanting happen.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Uncompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompetitive. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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