Definition

Not providing any specific details or characteristics; vague or general.

Example

The report was nondescriptive, making it hard to understand the main points.

Conversation

I read that book you recommended, but I found the characters a bit nondescriptive.

Really? I thought they had some depth to them.

Maybe it was just me, but I like more detailed backgrounds.

I get that; sometimes a little more detail can really bring a story to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondescriptive → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "descriptive" (from Latin "descriptivus", meaning to describe). The word "nondescriptive" means not describing or lacking description.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'describing' something ('descriptive') — that's why nondescriptive means lacking description.

Visually Confused Words