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adjective un·in·spir·ing \ ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ \

Definition of uninspiring

:not having an animating or exalting effect :not inspiring

an uninspiring speaker

The space was limited, the light was less than adequate, and the surroundings were generally uninspiring.
—Peter H. Hassrick

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But behind a Glennon who continues his inept and uninspiring play, Howard will need a toe tag by October.

— steve rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, "Another reason to start Mitch Trubisky: Mike Glennon will ruin the Bears run game, too," 26 Aug. 2017
Nevada Nevada's previous uniforms were remarkably uninspiring.

— daniel rapaport, SI.com, "Roundup: College Football's New Uniforms," 23 Aug. 2017
The rest of us found her stiff and uninspiring, and thought the fan-fiction was better left for tweens.

— elliot kaufman, National Review, "Elizabeth Warren Sells Out," 16 Aug. 2017
After the Rachel-Peter fireworks wrapped, Bryan's proposal came off as rushed and uninspiring.

— jay willis, GQ, "The Bachelorette Finale Recap: Well, That Was One Giant, Mesmerizing Breakup," 8 Aug. 2017
Nor has New Jersey, whose largest city has its own rail terminal called Penn Station that is equally uninspiring.

— patrick mcgeehan, New York Times, "Penn Station as a Dining Destination? Yes, Really," 28 July 2017
Even in this uninspiring atmosphere, though, Trout astonishes.

— robert o'connell, The Atlantic, "Don’t Take Mike Trout for Granted," 27 July 2017
Duplantier had just made an uninspiring debut for advanced Class A Visalia, walking five in 2 2/3 innings in his first start after being promoted from Kane County.

— paul johnson, Naperville Sun, "Futures Game gives former Cougar Jon Duplantier a taste of the big time," 26 July 2017
His replacement should come from one of an uninspiring group that includes both Robinsons, Kouandjio and Lucas, though only Greg Robinson and Lucas are healthy now.

— dave birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions training camp 2017: Position-by-position preview," 26 July 2017

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