as in commonplace
not very good or clever; not inspired
She gave an uninspired performance. The menu was uninspired.
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Recent Examples of uninspired
This year, Spotify Wrapped has been savaged by its own users for its uninspired presentation and a lack of personalization.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
Viewers resistant to a landslide of scatological humor, however, may find the laughs pretty slim in this overlong, uninspired monster spoof.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
This is where digital gifts come in handy, but e-gift cards can seem so uninspired.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
More often than not, Rivers has been forced to take the first timeout of the second half as the Bucks have come out flat or uninspired.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
Viewers resistant to a landslide of scatological humor, however, may find the laughs pretty slim in this overlong, uninspired monster spoof.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
This is where digital gifts come in handy, but e-gift cards can seem so uninspired.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
More often than not, Rivers has been forced to take the first timeout of the second half as the Bucks have come out flat or uninspired.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coaches and managers had to wait until half-time to review any footage but pitchside devices are now commonplace, having a notable influence on tactical decision-making.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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People are tired of prescribed approaches to their work.Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Germany in the early 1930s, many people were tired of violence, uncertainty, and a failing economy and hoped that a strong leader would heed their concerns and come up with new and effective solutions to bring better and calmer days.Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The book will therefore appear January 14 (following a leak that rocked the publishing world), scarcely a month after Francis’s 88th birthday, under the appropriate if slightly unimaginative title Hope.airmail.news, airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025
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From the interviewer’s perspective, a candidate with no questions can come across as disinterested, unprepared, or—worse—unimaginative.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unlike conventional robots made from rigid metals and gears, Clone’s creations are flexible and replicate the nuances of human tissue.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon is interested in developing hypersonic weapons that can evade conventional air and missile defenses.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Allegations that the board failed to satisfy this obligation are not infrequently the subject of shareholder derivative litigation.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and only one of several types of retinoids.Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Forecasts for two of the three upcoming winter storms are tricky and more uncertain than usual.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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