C1
uninspired vs uninspiring
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| uninspiredadjective/ˌʌn.ɪnˈspaɪərd/ | Meaning lacking new or exciting ideas, and rather boring | Goes with — | Example The meal was uninspired: plain rice and chicken with no sauce at all. |
| uninspiringadjective/ˌʌn.ɪnˈspaɪr.ɪŋ/ | Meaning not interesting or exciting, and not making you feel enthusiastic or want to try hard | Goes with uninspiring performance | Example She left her uninspiring job to start a small bakery. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The meal was : plain rice and chicken with no sauce at all.