uninspired

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Recent Examples of uninspired Then there was his uninspired use of the Arsenale as a platform for his usual shtick about how everything from climate change to affordable housing could be solved if buildings were simply less boring. Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025 This lack of simple human interaction can often lead to a negative candidate experience that deters top talent who feel undervalued and uninspired by the process. Jason Elkin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The action is at at best competent but uninspired, and at worst (such as a sword fight toward the end) choppy and nauseating. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025 This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention. Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninspired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
Adjective
  • Claims about the health and beauty benefits of collagen supplements are commonplace these days, especially online.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Goals by Wrexham players on the international stage have not exactly been commonplace down the years.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Bradley said that, from the Chamber’s perspective, employers are sick and tired of scrounging for talent.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Without getting into spoilers, her one-and-done appearance in Episode 5 presents the perfect opportunity for the more-than-capable Meester to match wits with Bell’s judgmental Joanna, only to strand the actor with boring, obvious jokes and saddle her with a feeble resolution.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Now, adidas is also proving that hiking boots don’t have to look boring, since the brand’s perfect-for-fall versions are attractive as can be, what with their mingling of brown with other earth tones.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • What exactly was the charm of these books which critics had written off initially as being unimaginative and derivative?
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Sure, last season was punctuated by an intriguing finish, but for the most part, Canales’ offense has felt unimaginative.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This replaces a solid material that replaces the flammable liquid electrolyte found in conventional batteries.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The smaller Nomads will be powered by hybrid electric drivetrains, while the larger ones will use conventional engines.
    David Szondy October 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Fans at the 1,860-capacity venue left their typical symphony attire hanging in their closets.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Burbank added that a typical zone 2 session lasts about 30 minutes, but can extend to 120 minutes depending on your training goals.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The very financial firms Trump asks to join him and Bessent in lending to Millei’s government may be using derivative securities to force Millei’s government to throw in the towel.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
  • What exactly was the charm of these books which critics had written off initially as being unimaginative and derivative?
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Her video featured her usual format of showing herself making an iced coffee before pausing to speak to the camera.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The postal service is primarily self-funded and doesn't depend on the appropriations process to continue running as usual.
    The NPR Network, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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