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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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"Sometimes if I'm feeling a bit low, a little bit uninspired, I come here," she said.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

But the uninspired all-around performance sealed a series loss on the final weekend of the season’s first half.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 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

“The lack of a clear, meaningful growth driver for Spark leaves us uninspired by the earnings outlook,” Forsyth Barr says.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 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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