banal

That idea is certainly more exciting than the banal truth: pasteurization was developed to prevent foodborne illness.

Ross describes his visual style as a tribute to the “epic banal.”

The banal logic of repeating a successful narrative, except louder, is simple enough.

Worst of all, she habitually dodged questions, offering banal, scripted, unmemorable answers that reinforced the impression that she was weak and lacked the courage of her convictions.

Despite his belief that what he’s imparting is radical or insightful, his claims are banal, his methods rudimentary, even the revelations about his intentions all too predictable.