uninspiring

adjective

un·​in·​spir·​ing ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ 

: 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

uninspiringly adverb

Examples of uninspiring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michail Antonio looks set to depart when his contract expires at the end of June, Evan Ferguson has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion following his uninspiring loan spell, and Niclas Fullkrug has an uncertain future, despite joining for £27million from Borussia Dortmund last summer. —Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 June 2025

The result was an uninspiring field that made Abruzzo’s hiring inevitable. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025

Conclusion In summary, Tapestry rates neutrally on growth and profitability, strongly on financial stability, but very weakly on downturn resilience, resulting in an overall uninspiring profile. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The American and Egyptian sides 0-0 draw was drab and uninspiring but plenty of talent is yet to take the field. —Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninspiring

• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring
• rehiring
• retiring
• untiring
• firing