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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So who distinguished themselves at the ballot box in 2024, and who turned in an uninspired performance? Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025 But heroism from LaVine and Coby White (19 points, 5 assists) couldn’t offset a dreadful first half of haphazard ball handling and uninspired defense. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 After a stretch of uninspired basketball, which included a Christmas Day loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, the jam sent the message that the Celtics were ready to soar again. Jay King, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 But that’s no excuse for delivering stale, uninspired experiences. Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uninspired 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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