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

If your current towels are limp, scratchy, or just plain uninspired, Quince’s Turkish Waffle Terry Bath towels are an instant bathroom upgrade. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

Rote action sequences and an uninspired set-up drain the life out of a gleefully brutal franchise with some backstory no one asked for. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

In a Missouri football performance marred by uninspired passing and special teams miscues, Coleman gave the Tigers a big special-teams play — a 67-yard punt-return touchdown with just over eight minutes to play in the fourth quarter. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 30 Nov. 2025

Despite belonging to one of the NBA’s top players, Harden’s Adidas line has been long maligned by fans for what were perceived to be generic, uninspired designs. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 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