uninspiringly
|un/in/spi/ring/ly|
/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋli/
(uninspiring)
lacking excitement
Etymology
'uninspiringly' originates from the word 'uninspiring', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inspiring', which comes from Latin 'inspirare', meaning 'to breathe into'.
'uninspiring' evolved from the Latin 'inspirare' through Old French 'inspirer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'inspire' and its negative form 'uninspiring'.
Initially, 'inspirare' meant 'to breathe into', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks inspiration or excitement.
The lecture was delivered uninspiringly, leaving the audience bored.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 07:17