Uninspiringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninspiringly

 

[ ˌʌn.ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something lacking in inspiration

In a dull or uninteresting manner; without any spark of creativity or originality.

Synonyms

dully, uncreatively, unimaginatively.

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Word Description / Examples
uninspiringly

Used to describe actions, speeches, or works that fail to inspire or motivate others. It conveys a sense of disappointment in the lack of inspiration.

  • She spoke uninspiringly at the conference, failing to motivate the audience.
  • The team's performance was uninspiringly, leaving fans disappointed.
dully

Used to describe something in a boring or monotonous manner. It often refers to activities or expressions that lack excitement or interest.

  • He spoke dully about the recent company changes, making it hard to pay attention.
  • The lecture was delivered dully, and several students fell asleep.
uncreatively

Used when something or someone lacks creativity or originality. It often criticizes the plainness or predictability of ideas or actions.

  • The project was put together uncreatively, using the same old designs and layouts.
  • Her approach to solving the problem was uncreatively, relying on conventional methods.
unimaginatively

Similar to 'uncreatively', but it specifically emphasizes the lack of imagination or innovative thought. Frequently used to describe writing, art, or problem-solving.

  • The story was written unimaginatively, with cliched characters and a predictable plot.
  • His proposal was put together unimaginatively, not offering any new insights or solutions.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke uninspiringly about the topic, putting everyone to sleep.
  • The artist's latest work was received uninspiringly by critics and audiences alike.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninspiringly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem inspiração

🇮🇳 प्रेरणाहीन

🇩🇪 uninspirierend

🇮🇩 tanpa inspirasi

🇺🇦 без натхнення

🇵🇱 bez inspiracji

🇯🇵 インスピレーションがなく

🇫🇷 sans inspiration

🇪🇸 sin inspiración

🇹🇷 ilham verici değil

🇰🇷 영감을 주지 않는

🇸🇦 بدون إلهام

🇨🇿 bez inspirace

🇸🇰 bez inšpirácie

🇨🇳 缺乏灵感地

🇸🇮 brez navdiha

🇮🇸 án innblásturs

🇰🇿 шабытсыз

🇬🇪 უინსპირაციოდ

🇦🇿 ilham vermədən

🇲🇽 sin inspiración

Etymology

The word 'uninspiringly' is derived from the verb 'inspire', which comes from the Latin word 'inspirare', meaning 'to breathe into'. The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate the opposite or absence of inspiration. The adverb 'uninspiringly' is commonly used to describe things that lack creativity, originality, or motivation.

See also: inspiration, inspirational, inspirations, inspired, inspiring, uninspired, uninspiredly, uninspiring.