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
If your current towels are limp, scratchy, or just plain uninspired, Quince’s Turkish Classic Bath towels are an instant bathroom upgrade.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Too-healthy salads feel uninspired, but heavier dishes send me into an afternoon slump.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
From Loop Earplugs to a Trtl Neck Pillow, these are the worthwhile replacements for the most uninspired travel gifts, starting at just $11 at Amazon.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
But the plot is simultaneously excessive and elementary, laden with unnecessary and uninspired divergences.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninspired
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The incidents have mainly taken place in states where aerial pesticides have become more commonplace.—
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Including a mid-round pick (or two) is a simple and commonplace way for teams to maximize their return in a trade.—
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
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But that feels like a tired, outdated characterisation.—
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
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But the weightless and unimaginative action feels less cinematic than theme park-y, as if the powers that be at Sony had jumped several steps ahead in their efforts to grow this into a global juggernaut franchise.—
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And the Chiefs instead returned unimaginative upgrades to a tailgating experience that fans have already figured out pretty well on their own.—
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That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content.—
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Reports claimed that the KSOT is designed to provide a fast, efficient and effective solution to strengthen the Indonesia’s maritime combat capabilities, while complementing its existing fleet of conventional submarines.—
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
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The project could also bypass typical rezoning requirements, allowing building to occur in agricultural and natural areas.—
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Tesla shareholders delivered another decisive message through their vote on Tesla’s Texas-style 3% ownership threshold for filing derivative lawsuits.—
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McNaughton’s derivative style sharpens the contrast.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
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“Uninspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninspired. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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