as in commonplace
not very good or clever; not inspired
She gave an uninspired performance. The menu was uninspired.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of uninspired
The film has been built largely out of archival footage and talking heads — on paper, a standard, maybe even uninspired, approach for modern documentaries.
—
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Brands pay a premium for work that often feels diluted, uninspired and disconnected from the pace and demands of today’s marketplace.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
These pairings often leave me uninspired and particularly bored.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
The swingman’s stats have also faltered this past month, with his scoring and shooting attempts dropping drastically, which many have attributed to Butler’s uninspired play and seeming lack of motivation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uninspired
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Brands pay a premium for work that often feels diluted, uninspired and disconnected from the pace and demands of today’s marketplace.
—Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
These pairings often leave me uninspired and particularly bored.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
The swingman’s stats have also faltered this past month, with his scoring and shooting attempts dropping drastically, which many have attributed to Butler’s uninspired play and seeming lack of motivation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uninspired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
Adjective
-
In a world were hard skills are commonplace, connections are currency.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
-
By that point, however, such rhetoric was commonplace among Russia’s growing movement of neo-imperialists, and a rebuke from the traditional intelligentsia was a badge of honor.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In the skincare world, the best retinol serums are put on a pedestal, touted for their ability to breathe new life into tired, aging skin.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Research has also found long-term exposure can result in anemia, which can leave patients feeling weak and tired; a low white blood cell count, which debilitates the immune system; and a low platelet count, which leads to excessive bleeding and bruising.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Unlike the expressiveness of Blauvelt’s long collaboration with Kelly Reichardt, the visuals here look flat and unimaginative.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Such an unimaginative and bland group of coaches and programs.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
More importantly, Lara wants women to embrace their bodies’ natural processes rather than feel pressured to conform to societal expectations or follow conventional paths that don’t seem to be working in their favor.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Its imposing size and dramatic silhouette should, according to conventional design wisdom, limit its range.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Father-son spat The elder Kwek has alleged that his son and other members of the board breached corporate governance rules by hastily appointing two new directors outside of the typical nomination process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune Asia,
3 Mar. 2025
-
In contrast, the typical brain has a lot of functional units.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
This was influenced by a $3.0 million gain from the adjustment of derivative warrant liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
-
The group has been criticized for being derivative and cliché, a discount AC/DC riddled with inconsistencies.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
According to the January 29 data, cases of illness were reported in California, Illinois, Massachusetts,, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, In a break from its usual conduct, the CDC has failed to update its tracking webpages to include either outbreak.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Buffett, 94, the revered investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, was reflective and folksy as usual in his letter, published Saturday, which has come to serve as a gauge of the state of American business.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share