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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Think back to the roles, tasks, or work environments that left you feeling tired or uninspired. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 However, some uninspired performances and constant rotations over the past year have led some fans to question whether his magic touch might be deserting him. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025 But the humor is forced to compete with seriously overcomplicated plotting in a sequel that entangles its horror comedy roots with uninspired espionage elements, becoming a convoluted mishmash with shades of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Mission: Impossible and the Austin Powers franchise. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 Known for their uninspired concepts (FBI: CIA???) rote character development, and predictable plotting, these types of dramas can be great to fold laundry to, but that’s about it. EW.com, 25 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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