uninspired

adjective un·in·spired \ ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd \

Updated on: 12 May 2018

Definition of uninspired

: lacking in inspiration or originality : not inspired

a bland, uninspired menu

an uninspired choice

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Looking uninspired at best or downright blasé at worst for three of the game’s four quarters, the Magic gave up a five-point lead early in the fourth quarter and fell to the Bulls 90-82 at Amway Center.

— josh robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Magic falter in fourth quarter, lose to Bulls 90-82," 31 Mar. 2018
Jabari Parker barely registered in those games, logging 25 minutes while scoring two points and putting forth an uninspired effort.

— matt velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bucks need same boost from role players as series shifts back to Boston for Game 5," 23 Apr. 2018
The hiring of Bryan Price was the uninspired hiring of an uninspiring manager.

— jay brinker, Cincinnati.com, "Guest TML: Watching Blue Jackets-Capitals is like watching Marvin Lewis v. Mick Cronin," 20 Apr. 2018
Damian Lillard was a gifted scorer but, to Young’s trained eye, an uninspired one.

— lee jenkins, SI.com, "How Damian Lillard Redefined the Meaning of 'Dame Time'," 5 Apr. 2018
The offense, which at times looked uninspired against Kansas State, collected 36 hits against OSU but combined to leave 37 runners on base.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "Despite rough start and eerie similarities, TCU baseball shouldn't panic ... yet | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 5 Apr. 2018
Those range from a lack of meaningful in-game activities and bland rewards, to a sluggish and uninspired weapons system.

— nick statt, The Verge, "The never-ending Destiny 2 controversy is a teachable moment for the game industry," 30 Mar. 2018
Change science education For young people who do decide to go into medicine, many become discouraged or uninspired.

— alexandra sifferlin, Time, "5 Ways to Defend Science in 2018," 20 Mar. 2018
One week ago, Louisville was dealing with the devastation of missing the NCAA Tournament and feeling uninspired about the opportunity to play in the NIT.

— jake lourim, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville's offense is clicking thanks to McMahon and Nwora as Cards move on in the NIT," 19 Mar. 2018

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