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uninspired

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

adjective

  1. not inspired; 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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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

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

Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

But drip coffee makers are often uninspired and just don’t do a great job.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

He had a poor, uninspired shot and was a terrible dribbler.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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