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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On the other side of the ball, OU QB John Mateer is coming off of three straight uninspiring performances since a thumb injury that sidelined him for Oklahoma's win over Kent State on October 4.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The decision was met with criticism, especially after an uninspiring 2-0 loss to South Korea.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Was that due to playing in an uninspiring situation in Utah or just Father Time?
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Bruins’ uninspiring and slow-starting offense ranks 127th in the nation – despite the addition of high-profile transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The decision was met with criticism, especially after an uninspiring 2-0 loss to South Korea.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Was that due to playing in an uninspiring situation in Utah or just Father Time?
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Bruins’ uninspiring and slow-starting offense ranks 127th in the nation – despite the addition of high-profile transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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