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become uninspired

[bɪˈkʌm ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərd]
verb phrase
perder a inspiração
1. to lose one's creative drive, motivation, or enthusiasm for something
After years of writing, the author began to become uninspired and struggled to finish her novel.
Depois de anos escrevendo, a autora começou a perder a inspiração e teve dificuldade em terminar seu romance.
2. to transition from an inspired state to a lacking-enthusiasm state
The musician's passion seemed to become uninspired during the difficult period of his life.
A paixão do músico parecia perder inspiração durante o período difícil de sua vida.
NYC Slang
lose your creative juice
Synonyms
lose inspirationbecome unmotivatedlose enthusiasmbecome apatheticlose creative drive
Antonyms
become inspiredgain inspirationbecome motivatedbecome enthusiasticfind passion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perder a inspiração
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desanimar-se
Alternative colloquial form emphasizing loss of spirit
São Paulo
perder o ânimo criativo
More formal, emphasizes creative spirit
Portugal
perder a inspiração
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'desanimar-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

run out of steam
hit a creative wall
lose one's mojo
creative burnout
dry spell
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