adjective
uninspired
uh-nihn-SPEYE-uhd
Uninspired (adjective) means lacking creativity or enthusiasm; dull. Example: “The sequel felt flat and uninspired compared to the original.”
adjective
1
Lacking creativity or enthusiasm; dull.
"The sequel felt flat and uninspired compared to the original."
"His uninspired performance disappointed the crowd."
How to use uninspired
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoring or predictable, as if no real effort or imagination went into it.
Common pairings
uninspired performance
uninspired design
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uninspired
- Superlative
- most uninspired
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Etymology
From un- + inspired.
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What does “uninspired” mean?
The word “uninspired” means lacking creativity or enthusiasm; dull. In plain terms, boring or predictable, as if no real effort or imagination went into it.
How do you pronounce “uninspired”?
“Uninspired” is pronounced uh-nihn-SPEYE-uhd (/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “uninspired” in a sentence?
Here is “uninspired” used in a sentence: “The sequel felt flat and uninspired compared to the original.”
What part of speech is “uninspired”?
“Uninspired” is an adjective.
