uninspiring

/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənɪnspˈaɪrɪŋ] /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənɪnspˈaɪrɪŋ] /ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce uninspiring (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uninspiring — 形容詞

  • uninspiringpositive
  • more uninspiringcomparative
  • most uninspiringsuperlative

1. lacking the power to create enthusiasm, interest, or motivation in someone; desc

1.形容詞B2
釋義

平淡乏味

缺乏吸引力或啟發性

lacking the power to create enthusiasm, interest, or motivation in someone; describing something that feels flat, dull, or unchallenging

例句

The documentary was so uninspiring that Ishaan left the cinema before the end.

那部紀錄片平淡乏味到 Ishaan 在電影結束前就離開了。

so uninspiring + that-clause for result

Jenna's uninspiring outfit for the interview — a plain grey suit — made her feel invisible.

Jenna 面試時穿的那套平淡乏味的服裝——一件樸素的灰色西裝——讓她覺得自己毫不起眼。

uninspiring before noun describing appearance

同義詞
  • dull

    more general and blunter; lacks the nuance of 'failing to spark inspiration'

  • bland

    suggests lack of character; common for food, decor, or proposals

  • unexciting

    more direct and neutral; purely about lack of excitement

  • lackluster

    suggests something that promised more but under-delivered; common in performance reviews

反義詞
  • inspiring

    direct opposite; capable of creating enthusiasm or motivation

  • exciting

    stronger emotional pull; suggests active thrill rather than quiet motivation

用法筆記

Often used in reviews, critiques, and evaluations of things such as performances, places, food, or work. Pairs naturally with other negative adjectives like dull, bland, or flat to intensify criticism.

常見錯誤

❌I felt uninspiring after the long meeting.
✅I felt uninspired after the long meeting.
💡'uninspiring' describes the thing that fails to inspire; 'uninspired' describes a person who lacks motivation.