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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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
After an uninspiring 10-9 win over Kennesaw State, Wake Forest bounced back in a big way, trouncing Western Carolina 42-10.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bears led 11-0 after a mostly uninspiring first half.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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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
After an uninspiring 10-9 win over Kennesaw State, Wake Forest bounced back in a big way, trouncing Western Carolina 42-10.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Bears led 11-0 after a mostly uninspiring first half.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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