unexceptional

/ˌʌnɪkˈsepʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnɪkˈsepʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unexceptional (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unexceptional — adjective

  • unexceptionalpositive
  • more unexceptionalcomparative
  • most unexceptionalsuperlative

1. used to describe something that is not special, interesting, or impressive becau

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe something that is not special, interesting, or impressive because it is just like most others of its kind

例句

The lasagna Soraya served was edible but completely unexceptional — no spice stood out.

collocation: completely unexceptional

Hari's SAT scores were unexceptional, placing him right at the national average for math.

同義詞
  • ordinary

    most neutral term for what is usual or expected; unexceptional adds a slight evaluative tone

  • average

    statistical midpoint, can be factual; unexceptional carries mild disappointment

  • mediocre

    stronger negative connotation suggesting poor quality; unexceptional is gentler

反義詞
  • exceptional

    direct opposite — far above the ordinary

  • outstanding

    strongly positive; noticeably superior in quality

  • remarkable

    worthy of attention; the opposite of unexceptional

文法句型

be unexceptional

an unexceptional [noun]

常見錯誤

❌His comments were unexceptional' (when meaning 'not objectionable').
✅His comments were unexceptionable' (meaning 'not open to objection').
💡'unexceptional' means ordinary; 'unexceptionable' means not offensive or controversial.