as in commonplace
not very good or clever; not inspired
She gave an uninspired performance. The menu was uninspired.
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Recent Examples of uninspired
Vara was uninspired by GPT-3’s responses to her writing, but over time came to appreciate the algorithm’s ability to offer language where there was none.
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
And their replacement represents an increasingly dismal view of the city’s future — dull, uninspired and thoughtlessly banal.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet, record numbers of people report feeling stuck, uninspired, and unsure of their future.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Born adds yet another layer, depicting how an artist’s drab, uninspired daily life can blossom into truly moving art.
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—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
And their replacement represents an increasingly dismal view of the city’s future — dull, uninspired and thoughtlessly banal.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet, record numbers of people report feeling stuck, uninspired, and unsure of their future.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Born adds yet another layer, depicting how an artist’s drab, uninspired daily life can blossom into truly moving art.
20.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
Adjective
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Differences of opinion between economists, scorekeepers and analysts are commonplace, as are the heated rhetorical attacks lobbed at the Congressional Budget Office.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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In an era where burnout is commonplace and uncertainty is constant, cultivating playful mindsets may well be one of the most powerful leadership strategies available.—
Anna Boltenko,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The Panthers survived an Aleksander Barkov delay of game penalty and McDavid slaloming through tired penalty killers only to be turned away by Bobrovsky’s stomach snow angel.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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My therapist buffs and moisturizes my tired skin with nutrient-rich seaweed body polish and a firming mask before laying shiver-inducing strands of detoxifying fresh seaweed across my back.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Some people assume that longtime married couples are boring, but my husband has never bored me.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The world of streetwear, expensive sneakers and sweatshirts is an unimaginative and dreary place.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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These answers are admittedly unimaginative, as neither of these guys were linked to the Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The image - more grainy than conventional high-resolution photographs and in black and white - appears to show the debris of several aircraft located along the runway of the Belaya military air base or parked in protective revetments nearby.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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For more details on the nature of conventional AI versus AGI and ASI, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Zawada didn’t follow the typical North Carolina lacrosse route.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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This choice allows the plants to make maximum use of the soil's water and nutrients resources, particularly important in the poor soils and arid climates typical of Apulia.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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With liquid staking, once the original token is staked, a derivative Liquid Staking Token (LST) of the same value as the original staked token is issued and can be then re-staked in the DeFi ecosystem for further incentives.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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On March 1, President Trump launched a Section 232 trade investigation for lumber, timber, and derivative products such as cabinets to save these great American industries.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing: Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Georgia is awaiting her murder trial, Ginny faces teen pregnancy and their relationship is going through its usual ups and downs.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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