uninspired
adjective
un·in·spired
ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: lacking in inspiration or originality : not inspired
a bland, uninspired menu
an uninspired choice
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This loving tribute to Marianne Faithfull is the answer to boring rock docs and uninspired music biopics.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Why does the contempt for cliché seem to inspire such uninspired critique?
—Katie Kadue, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The result is a flavorless, uninspired organization.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And frankly, that is a lazy, uninspired, and irresponsible decision.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Why does the contempt for cliché seem to inspire such uninspired critique?
—Katie Kadue, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The result is a flavorless, uninspired organization.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And frankly, that is a lazy, uninspired, and irresponsible decision.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspired. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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