uninspired
/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪnspˈaɪɚd] /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪnspˈaɪɚd] /ˌən-in-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce uninspired (audio)/ (ame, mw)
uninspired — adjective
- uninspiredpositive
- more uninspiredcomparative
- most uninspiredsuperlative
1. lacking the qualities of imagination, freshness, or enthusiasm that make somethi
lacking the qualities of imagination, freshness, or enthusiasm that make something enjoyable or impressive — used for creative work that is dull and ordinary, or for someone who appears uninterested or bored.
The orchestra's uninspired performance left the audience feeling disappointed.
collocation: uninspired performance
Hao's essay received a low grade because it felt uninspired and rushed.
Gabriela thought the plain white tiles were an uninspired choice for the kitchen.
Bilal sat through the meeting looking completely uninspired by the proposals.
Critics called the sequel uninspired, saying it just repeated the first film's plot.
- dull
more common and general; lacks any element that captures attention
- mediocre
suggests average quality rather than a complete lack of imagination
- unimaginative
focuses specifically on lack of new or original ideas
- stale
suggests something was once fresh or interesting but has become tired through repetition
- inspired
showing creativity, excitement, or original thinking
- imaginative
full of new and interesting ideas
文法句型
uninspired + noun
be/seem/look + uninspired
feel uninspired
用法筆記
Can describe both a creative work (an uninspired design) and a person's state of boredom (He looked uninspired). Compare with uninspiring, where the focus is on the thing's inability to inspire others: an uninspiring lecture fails to rouse the audience, while an uninspired lecture is simply dull in itself.