uninspired

adjective

un·​in·​spired ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 

: 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 an uninspired effort against a desperate opponent also fighting to make the playoffs, the Wild had a chance to make the playoffs for the 11th time in the past 13 years with a win in any fashion Friday night against the Calgary Flames. —Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025

Vara was uninspired by GPT-3’s responses to her writing, but over time came to appreciate the algorithm’s ability to offer language where there was none. —Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025

And their replacement represents an increasingly dismal view of the city’s future — dull, uninspired and thoughtlessly banal. —Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025

Yet, record numbers of people report feeling stuck, uninspired, and unsure of their future. —William Mullane, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninspired

• undesired
• unexpired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired