uninspiring
adjective
un·in·spir·ing
ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ 
: not having an animating or exalting effect : not inspiring
an uninspiring speaker
The space was limited, the light was less than adequate, and the surroundings were generally uninspiring.—
Peter H. Hassrick
Peter H. Hassrick
uninspiringly
adverb
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Mufasa: The Lion King review: Disney's live-action prequel is a rather uninspiring thing
The picture at the global box office features all the same players, but tells quite a different story.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
French fans are disappointed with the uninspiring performances and the allure of French legend Zinedine Zidane waiting, still without a job after leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is a tempting prospect.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
That’s an uninspiring list; none of those players are legitimate options in a championship-level rotation.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
After two strong years in 2023 and 2024, risk increases for an uninspiring 2025.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
French fans are disappointed with the uninspiring performances and the allure of French legend Zinedine Zidane waiting, still without a job after leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is a tempting prospect.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
That’s an uninspiring list; none of those players are legitimate options in a championship-level rotation.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
After two strong years in 2023 and 2024, risk increases for an uninspiring 2025.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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