unexceptional

CEFRB2

/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Ordinary and not especially good or unusual.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not exceptional.

Examples

  • He lived a quiet and unexceptional life in a very small village.

  • The movie was quite unexceptional and failed to impress the critics.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • The movie was unexceptional, receiving mediocre reviews from critics.

  • Uncle Shemp was alarmingly unexceptional. He had no detectable lifestyle, and his only accomplishment was the fact that he was a lifelong member of the general public.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + exceptional.