uninspiring
adjective
un·in·spir·ing
ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ 
: not having an animating or exalting effect : not inspiring
an uninspiring speaker
The space was limited, the light was less than adequate, and the surroundings were generally uninspiring.—
Peter H. Hassrick
Peter H. Hassrick
uninspiringly
adverb
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Dallas owner Jerry Jones doesn’t strike confidence in his fan base, especially with this week’s uninspiring hire of Brian Schottenheimer.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Reinsdorf surely knew any negative fan reaction the Bulls would receive for an uninspiring haul for LaVine would pale in comparison with the pounding the Mavericks were taking for dealing Dončić in his prime.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Mufasa: The Lion King review: Disney's live-action prequel is a rather uninspiring thing
The picture at the global box office features all the same players, but tells quite a different story.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
French fans are disappointed with the uninspiring performances and the allure of French legend Zinedine Zidane waiting, still without a job after leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is a tempting prospect.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Reinsdorf surely knew any negative fan reaction the Bulls would receive for an uninspiring haul for LaVine would pale in comparison with the pounding the Mavericks were taking for dealing Dončić in his prime.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Mufasa: The Lion King review: Disney's live-action prequel is a rather uninspiring thing
The picture at the global box office features all the same players, but tells quite a different story.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
French fans are disappointed with the uninspiring performances and the allure of French legend Zinedine Zidane waiting, still without a job after leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is a tempting prospect.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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