uninspired

adjective

un·​in·​spired ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce uninspired (audio)
Synonyms of uninspirednext
: lacking in inspiration or originality : not inspired
a bland, uninspired menu
an uninspired choice

Examples of uninspired in a Sentence

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The results appear to be mostly due to the state’s left-leaning electorate feeling uninspired by any single candidate in the crowded field of eight top Democrats. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 This means that adults, tired of yet another iteration of unimaginative, uninspired shlock targeting teens, are more open to watching non-English language movies and TV shows now than a few years ago. Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 For 36 minutes, UNC gave an uninspired and sloppy performance against Clemson in the ACC Tournament Thursday night. Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 The video itself is an amalgamation of uninspired and cringe-inducing AI slop. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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