Meaning & use

uninspired

adjective·Everyday

Last updated

Lacking originality, creativity, or enthusiasm.

See it in a sentence

Critics called the sequel an uninspired rehash of the original film.

His uninspired performance failed to impress the judges.

A note on using this word

Commonly applied to creative work, such as film, music, or writing, that feels formulaic or lacking in spark.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

inspiredcreative

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “uninspired”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.