uninspiring
gb/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/ us/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
dull; not interesting or exciting
Not interesting or exciting.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is uninspiring
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with "uninspired" (describing the creator or their ideas) rather than the thing itself.
Synonymes
boring (More common and informal; less evaluative.)
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dull (Suggests a lack of brightness, energy, or interest.)
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unexciting (Focuses on lacking excitement rather than creativity.)
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lackluster (Emphasizes a weak or disappointing quality.)
Antonymes
inspiring (Creates excitement or admiration; makes you feel interested and positive.)
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engaging (Holds attention and interest.)
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exciting (Creates strong interest or enthusiasm.)
Collocations
an uninspiring performance
|an uninspiring game
|uninspiring food
|an uninspiring menu
|uninspiring scenery
|uninspiring décor
|an uninspiring design
|an uninspiring story
|an uninspiring routine
|an uninspiring result
Thèmes
daily_life
|arts_media
|opinions
Exemples
- The exhibition felt uninspiring, with the same ideas repeated from room to room.
- We ate at a place with an uninspiring menu and average food.
- The movie starts well but becomes uninspiring in the middle.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The class was uninspiring.
- The hotel room looked uninspiring.
adjective
B2
property
2
not motivating; fails to inspire people
Not making people feel excited or motivated.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] is uninspiring (to [someone])
Erreur fréquente :
Often followed by criticism of impact on others; avoid using it just to mean “tired” or “unhappy.”
Synonymes
unmotivating (Directly about lack of motivation; less common in everyday style.)
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discouraging (Suggests it actively lowers confidence or hope.)
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underwhelming (Emphasizes not meeting expectations rather than motivation.)
Antonymes
motivating (Makes people want to act or try harder.)
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uplifting (Improves mood and hope; emotionally positive.)
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inspirational (Especially used for speeches, stories, and messages that inspire.)
Collocations
an uninspiring leader
|an uninspiring manager
|an uninspiring speech
|an uninspiring talk
|an uninspiring coach
|an uninspiring message
|uninspiring leadership
|an uninspiring vision
|an uninspiring campaign
|an uninspiring example
Thèmes
work
|education
|politics
|emotions
Exemples
- His talk was clear but ultimately uninspiring, and the team left with no new energy.
- The company’s uninspiring leadership made it hard to believe real change was coming.
- She found the training program uninspiring and stopped attending after two sessions.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The speech was uninspiring.
- He is an uninspiring leader.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
uninspiring
API
GB/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
US/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - in - spir - ing (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (spir)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: uninspiring
Expressions
uninspiring at best
1/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ ˈæt bˈɛst/
fixed phrase
even in the best case, dull
Even the best opinion is that it is boring.
Exemples
- The plan is uninspiring at best and risky at worst.
- Their first album was uninspiring at best, with only one memorable track.
- The data is inconclusive and the results are uninspiring at best.
uninspiring, to say the least
1/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ | tə sˈeɪ ðə lˈist/
fixed phrase
really dull (even more than stated)
It is boring, and that is a polite way to say it.
Exemples
- The new logo is uninspiring, to say the least.
- The meeting was uninspiring, to say the least, and nothing got decided.
- His response was uninspiring, to say the least.