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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ordinary average normal routine commonplace mundane dull unremarkable uninspiring uninteresting lackluster mediocre middling so-so fair indifferent unimpressive undistinguished unnoteworthy pedestrian prosaic humdrum monotonous repetitive unvaried customary usual standard conventional traditional typical expected predictable banal trite hackneyed clichéd stereotypical

    Meaning of Unexceptional

    The primary meaning of "unexceptional" refers to something that is not special or unusual in any way, lacking distinctive or remarkable qualities.

    Definitions

    • Not exceptional in any way; ordinary or usual
    • * Lacking distinctive or remarkable qualities
    • * Not worthy of notice or attention

    Etymology of Unexceptional

    The word "unexceptional" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "exceptional" (meaning "out of the ordinary" or "unusual"), which itself comes from the Latin "exceptio" (meaning "taking out" or "excluding"), and the suffix "-al" (forming an adjective)
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something that does not stand out from the norm or lacks any unique characteristics

    Example Uses

    • The new employee's performance was unexceptional, neither impressing nor disappointing his supervisors
    • * The restaurant served unexceptional food, but the atmosphere was pleasant
    • * The movie's plot was unexceptional, following a predictable and clichéd storyline

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary unusual unique distinctive impressive notable noteworthy memorable striking extraordinary sensational phenomenal breathtaking awe-inspiring stunning spectacular remarkable extraordinary

    Related Nouns

    normality routine monotony dullness mediocrity average standard convention tradition typicality predictability banality triteness cliché stereotype ordinariness commonness usualness expectation predictability

    Related Verbs

    normalize routine dull mediocre standardize conventionalize typify predict banalize trite cliché stereotype ordinary common usual expect predict

    Related Adjectives

    ordinary average normal routine mundane dull unremarkable uninspiring uninteresting lackluster mediocre middling so-so fair indifferent unimpressive undistinguished unnoteworthy pedestrian prosaic humdrum monotonous repetitive unvaried customary usual standard conventional traditional typical expected predictable banal trite hackneyed clichéd stereotypical