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uninspiring

British  
/ ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not stimulating or invigorating

    an uninspiring performance

"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

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Last Sunday’s debacle in an uninspiring and ugly loss to a higher-seeded, more aggressive, more talented and more balanced Celtics team seemed to expose all the flaws that plague this struggling and inconsistent Lakers team.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

And if a brand feels dated, uninspiring, or slow to innovate, no amount of points, freebies, or app notifications will fix the problem.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The company also saw that its selection was dowdy and uninspiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Now, nearly four years on, this dispiriting loss - after a timid and uninspiring performance from his side in the last-four tie - will cut just as deep for Salah.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“I don’t think we’d better attempt any dream banquets,” said Lazlo, when the next attempt proved once more uninspiring.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor