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
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uninspiringly
adverb
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To that point in his career, Nesmith had put together an uninspiring two-year run with the Celtics – averaging just 4.2 PPG and shooting just 31.8% from downtown.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
After the thrill of a first Premier League title in 2011-12, Roberto Mancini’s fourth and final season managing Manchester City fell flat, as an uninspiring group of summer additions — including Jack Rodwell, Scott Sinclair and a 31-year-old Maicon — failed to build on the previous year’s success.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
An uninspiring sign still stands, along with a Mission-style office building, bell tower and a single wall from the old restaurant.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The 28-year-old put up similarly uninspiring numbers over 11 games at Triple-A.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
After the thrill of a first Premier League title in 2011-12, Roberto Mancini’s fourth and final season managing Manchester City fell flat, as an uninspiring group of summer additions — including Jack Rodwell, Scott Sinclair and a 31-year-old Maicon — failed to build on the previous year’s success.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
An uninspiring sign still stands, along with a Mission-style office building, bell tower and a single wall from the old restaurant.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The 28-year-old put up similarly uninspiring numbers over 11 games at Triple-A.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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