uninspired

adjective

un·​in·​spired ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce uninspired (audio)
: lacking in inspiration or originality : not inspired
a bland, uninspired menu
an uninspired choice

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Brands pay a premium for work that often feels diluted, uninspired and disconnected from the pace and demands of today’s marketplace. Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 These pairings often leave me uninspired and particularly bored. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025 The swingman’s stats have also faltered this past month, with his scoring and shooting attempts dropping drastically, which many have attributed to Butler’s uninspired play and seeming lack of motivation. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Cities are weirdly static and exploration boils down to simple puzzles and uninspired loot. Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uninspired 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninspired was in 1700

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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspired. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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