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uninspiringly

|un/in/spi/ring/ly|

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/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋli/

(uninspiring)

lacking excitement

Base FormAdjectiveAdverb
uninspiringuninspireduninspiringly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'uninspiring' evolved from the Latin 'inspirare' through Old French 'inspirer', eventually becoming the modern English word 'inspire' and its negative form 'uninspiring'.

Meaning Changes

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