uninspired
pronunciation
How to pronounce uninspired in British English:
UK [ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd]
How to pronounce uninspired in American English:
US [ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərd]
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- Adjective:
- having no intellectual or emotional or spiritual excitement
- deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
Word Origin
- uninspired (adj.)
- 1680s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of inspire (v.).
Example
- 1. Gm 's product line has been criticized by some analysts as uninspired .
- 2. I was for instance feeling lazy , tired and totally uninspired yesterday afternoon .
- 3. These stores are selling cheap volume to the bored and uninspired masses .
- 4. Although uninspired adaptations of his thought have brought it into disrepute with many thinkers , thomas himself continues to be held in high esteem .
- 5. We feel uninspired and unmotivated .