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

Examples of uninspired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In another example of low-hanging, pop culture-centric, uninspired humor, this Garfield’s favorite pastime is to watch Catflix, a streaming site exclusively dedicated to online cat videos. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 May 2024 Given Franklin’s reputation as an unlikely ladies’ man, that aspect of his time in France – which includes a lot of playful flirting – provides a surprisingly uninspired strand to this eight-part production. Brian Lowry, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uninspired 

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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 May. 2024.

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