uninspired

American  

[uhn-in-spahyuhrd] / ˌʌn ɪnˈspaɪərd /

adjective

1. not inspired; inspired; not creative or spirited.

   an uninspired performance; an uninspired teacher.

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uninspired British  

/ ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd /

adjective

1. dull or ordinary; unimaginative

   an uninspired painting

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Etymology

Origin of uninspired

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

Example Sentences

“I hope we’re still able to monetize our videos the same way, because without that, I think a lot of people would leave or feel uninspired.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

But someone, at some point, had hung up all these frankly uninspired paintings.

From Literature

They resembled the locked-in team that had looked so impressive in exhibition victories over San Diego State and UC Irvine before falling considerably flatter to start the regular season with three uninspired showings.

From Los Angeles Times

But most of the movie’s backstage material is uninspired.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ponderous
• unimpressed
• uninspiring