uninspired
/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/
uninspired adjective: lacking inspiration; dull or dry. Also the simple past and past participle of uninspire.
Adjective
uninspired (comparative more uninspired, superlative most uninspired)
- Lacking inspiration; dull or dry.
- Looking out on the morning rain / I used to feel so uninspired / And when I knew I had to face another day / Lord, it made me feel so tired1967, Carole King, Gerry Goffin, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, performed by Aretha Franklin
Also used as
uninspired is also the simple past and past participle of uninspire.
Forms of uninspired
| comparative | more uninspired |
|---|---|
| superlative | most uninspired |
Origin of uninspired
From un- + inspired.
Words formed from uninspired
Words that rhyme with uninspired
Questions about uninspired
- What does uninspired mean?
- Uninspired means lacking inspiration; dull or dry.
- What part of speech is uninspired?
- Uninspired is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce uninspired?
- Uninspired is pronounced /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd/.
Words near uninspired in the dictionary
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