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unexceptional

UK/ʌnɪk'sepʃ(ə)n(ə)l/US/'ʌnik'sepʃәnl/
GREA2

Definitions

adj.

Not special or remarkable; ordinary.

平凡的,普通的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
exceptionalout of, former
=unexceptional

un- (not) + exceptional (outstanding) = "not outstanding" → ordinary, unremarkable.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It was an unexceptional meal — fine, but forgettable.

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