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

Then there was his uninspired use of the Arsenale as a platform for his usual shtick about how everything from climate change to affordable housing could be solved if buildings were simply less boring. —Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 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. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

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

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