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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This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention. Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025 But the uninspired performances are leaving some fans laughing. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 July 2025 Stewart’s routine was both uninspired and unholy — an act that failed to edify any audience. Armond White, National Review, 25 July 2025 The biggest downside is its uninspired interface, especially since our Editors' Choice winners are much better about encouraging practice. PC Magazine, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninspired

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 20 Aug. 2025.

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