Word
uninspired
Phoneticsunin·spired
US/ˌənɪnˈspaɪɝd/
UK/ˌʌnɪnspˈaɪəd/
Definition
adj. lacking in creativity, interest, or energy. You use this to describe something that is boring or not very good.
adj. lacking in originality, creativity, or enthusiasm. Often describes work, ideas, or performances that fail to engage or impress an audience.
Examples
“The movie was so uninspired that I fell asleep.”
“The committee rejected the proposal because it was an uninspired copy of a much older design.”
“While the technical execution was flawless, the performance felt uninspired, failing to capture the emotional depth required for such a demanding repertoire.”
Examples
simple
“The movie was so uninspired that I fell asleep.”
contextual
“The committee rejected the proposal because it was an uninspired copy of a much older design.”
complex
“While the technical execution was flawless, the performance felt uninspired, failing to capture the emotional depth required for such a demanding repertoire.”
Real-World Examples
“I was on the fence about going to see the latest Resident Evil reboot to review, given how uninspired the prior reboot attempt in 2021 turned out to be.” “Even roast beef and pudding are seen as uninspired compared with the cuisines of other nations.” Etymology
From un- + inspired.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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