uninspiring
gb/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/ us/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
B2
英語
unalmas, jellegtelen, nem inspiráló, nem lelkesítő
B2
1
unalmas
A2
jellegtelen
B2
用法パターン：
[something] is uninspiring
The exhibition felt uninspiring, with the same ideas repeated from room to room.
A kiállítás eléggé unalmas volt, ugyanazok az ötletek ismétlődtek teremből teremre.
We ate at a place with an uninspiring menu and average food.
Egy olyan helyen ettünk, ahol az étlap jellegtelen volt, az étel pedig átlagos.
The movie starts well but becomes uninspiring in the middle.
学習者向け例文
The class was uninspiring.
Az óra unalmas volt.
The hotel room looked uninspiring.
A hotelszoba jellegtelennek tűnt.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with "uninspired" (describing the creator or their ideas) rather than the thing itself.
意味
dull; not interesting or exciting
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
テーマ
daily_life
|arts_media
|opinions
定義
Not interesting or exciting.
Not interesting, exciting, or original; disappointing in how little it engages attention.
B2
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用法パターン：
[someone/something] is uninspiring (to [someone])
His talk was clear but ultimately uninspiring, and the team left with no new energy.
Az előadása világos volt, de végső soron nem inspiráló, és a csapat új lendület nélkül távozott.
The company’s uninspiring leadership made it hard to believe real change was coming.
A cég nem inspiráló vezetése miatt nehéz volt elhinni, hogy valódi változás közeleg.
She found the training program uninspiring and stopped attending after two sessions.
学習者向け例文
The speech was uninspiring.
A beszéd nem volt inspiráló.
He is an uninspiring leader.
Ő nem túl inspiráló vezető.
よくある間違い：
Often followed by criticism of impact on others; avoid using it just to mean “tired” or “unhappy.”
意味
not motivating; fails to inspire people
コロケーション
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
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
テーマ
work
|education
|politics
|emotions
定義
Not making people feel excited or motivated.
Not able to make people feel enthusiastic, confident, or determined; failing to inspire others.
文法
辞書形
uninspiring
IPA
GB/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
US/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
音節・強勢
un - in - spir - ing （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (spir)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: uninspiring
表現
uninspiring at best
1/ʌnɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ ˈæt bˈɛst/
fixed phrase
even in the best case, dull
Even the best opinion is that it is boring.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The show was 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.
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The movie was uninspiring, to say the least.