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not very good or clever; not inspired
She gave an uninspired performance. The menu was uninspired.
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Recent Examples of uninspired
My go-to hack for whenever my outfits are feeling uninspired is to slip into a bold pattern.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to not matching the tone of the movie, these are uninspired choices.
—James Grebey, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael Mina’s Acqua Bistecca has a polished look but takes an uninspired approach to surf and turf.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The stream of uninspired AI slop wasn’t just and rife with copyright-infringing material— the costs to keep it running were also enormous, even for a company the size of OpenAI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to not matching the tone of the movie, these are uninspired choices.
—James Grebey, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael Mina’s Acqua Bistecca has a polished look but takes an uninspired approach to surf and turf.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The stream of uninspired AI slop wasn’t just and rife with copyright-infringing material— the costs to keep it running were also enormous, even for a company the size of OpenAI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
Adjective
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The film, which stars Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker tasked with revamping a tired summer camp horror franchise with its cryptic lead played by Gillian Anderson in tow, is set to make its way to theaters this August.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Moreover, the subject is weedy and boring.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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In comic book canon, Clark's earlier years are actually pretty boring!—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Neutrals can get boring, but this easy palette reads effortless, not unimaginative.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Yes, that’s the same job that Anna Wintour currently holds at Condé Nast, a deeply unimaginative plot movement to a film that feels far too comfy with its titular baddie.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Putin has claimed that Oreshnik’s multiple warheads plunge at speeds of up to Mach 10 and can’t be intercepted, and that several such missiles used in a conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Many land requirements for cemeteries like fencing or paved roads were designed with conventional burial plots in mind, said Sarah Chavez, executive director of Order of the Good Death, a group that advocates for positive deathcare experiences.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The outbreak, which began in October 2023, has far exceeded the county’s typical HIV case count.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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That is why smart money shifts toward derivative markets.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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This nonstop party-empowerment show is derivative, overconfident, and fun.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Cavs, who were bounced in five games out of the second round last year, were 15-14 in late December and battling their usual mix of injuries.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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General Daily Insight for May 17, 2026 Fresh thinking moves faster than our usual filters today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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