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uninspired

American  
[uhn-in-spahyuhrd] / ˌʌn ɪnˈspaɪərd /

adjective

  1. not inspired; not creative or spirited.

    an uninspired performance; an uninspired teacher.


uninspired British  
/ ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd /

adjective

  1. dull or ordinary; unimaginative

    an uninspired painting

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of uninspired

First recorded in 1680–90; un- 1 + inspired

Example Sentences

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I don’t ever want anyone to come to a space that I’ve curated and leave uninspired, because that means that I’ve wasted your time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But for the admissions essay, the dry and uninspired robot voice turns one teenager after the next into only the archetype of a teenager, writing like a grown-up.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

For head coach Steve Borthwick another uninspired and insipid performance, 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup, raises the most awkward and far-reaching questions.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

United did not hit the height of sparkling performances to beat title challengers Arsenal and Manchester City in Carrick's first two matches in charge during an uninspired clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The visit with my cousins took on a routine as dull and uninspired as the previous days had been exhilarating.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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