uninspired

adjective

un·​in·​spired ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce uninspired (audio)
: lacking in inspiration or originality : not inspired
a bland, uninspired menu
an uninspired choice

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With this in mind, learning how to style a bed can make all the difference between a peaceful sleep and waking up feeling groggy and uninspired. Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2025 The golf comedy, created by Jason Keller and starring Owen Wilson as a disgraced pro who discovers a teenage prodigy, is listless and uninspired despite its likable cast. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 June 2025 Anyone who has worked under an uninspired or narrowly focused leader understands that true leadership transcends boardrooms, dashboards, and quarterly earnings. Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Zegler has a lovely singing voice, but the slick, uninspired new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul sit awkwardly next to the old-timey originals. Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninspired

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninspired was in 1700

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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspired. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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