C1adjectiveworkeducation
US/ˌʌn.ɪnˈspaɪr.ɪŋ/
UK/ˌʌn.ɪnˈspaɪər.ɪŋ/
not interesting or exciting, and not making you feel enthusiastic or want to try hard
In context
The speech was long and uninspiring, and half the audience started checking their phones.
She left her uninspiring job to start a small bakery.
The team gave an uninspiring performance and lost to the last-placed side.
Words that go with uninspiring
adjective + noun
- uninspiring performanceIt was an uninspiring performance from the home team.
- uninspiring speechThe leader gave an uninspiring speech about the economy.
- uninspiring jobHe felt trapped in an uninspiring job.
- uninspiring leaderVoters saw him as an uninspiring leader.
- uninspiring designThe building has an uninspiring design of gray concrete.
adverb + adjective
- rather uninspiringThe food at the hotel was rather uninspiring.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I felt uninspiring after the talk.Correct: I felt uninspired after the talk.