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
Peter H. Hassrick
uninspiringly
adverb
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After winning the Super Bowl, Philadelphia's offense took a step back in 2025 as the team dealt with injuries to the offensive line and an uninspiring passing game.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The pine wood cabinetry in this outdated kitchen makes the kitchen feel dark and uninspiring.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
And both games took place against a backdrop of a season fading away, as the Leafs stumble their way toward an uninspiring playoff miss.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Even the pro-democracy narrative, which inspired citizens and movements throughout the twentieth century, has become stale and uninspiring.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The pine wood cabinetry in this outdated kitchen makes the kitchen feel dark and uninspiring.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
And both games took place against a backdrop of a season fading away, as the Leafs stumble their way toward an uninspiring playoff miss.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Even the pro-democracy narrative, which inspired citizens and movements throughout the twentieth century, has become stale and uninspiring.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uninspiring
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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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