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 lack of simple human interaction can often lead to a negative candidate experience that deters top talent who feel undervalued and uninspired by the process. Jason Elkin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The action is at at best competent but uninspired, and at worst (such as a sword fight toward the end) choppy and nauseating. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025 It’s been a balling free-fall for the Mets (63-55) since June 13, going 18-30 since then to fall from first place in the NL East to on the bubble of the NL Wild Card standings, with uninspired at-bats and pitching performances that have fallen far short of expectations. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025 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 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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