nonspectacular

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnˈspɛktəˌkjʊlə/

KK: /nɑnˈspɛktəˌkjʊlər/

adjective

Definition

Not impressive or exciting; lacking in grandeur or showiness.

Example

The movie was entertaining, but the ending was quite nonspectacular.

Conversation

How was the movie you saw last night?

It was pretty nonspectacular, to be honest.

That's too bad! I was hoping it would be exciting.

Yeah, I expected more, but it just didn't deliver.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mundane

ordinary

unremarkable

Antonyms

extraordinary

remarkable

spectacular

Root Explanation

Nonspectacular → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "spectacular" (from Latin "spectaculum", meaning a show or spectacle). The word "nonspectacular" means not having the qualities of a show or spectacle, or lacking in impressiveness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'show' ('spectaculum') to remember that 'nonspectacular' means something that is not impressive or showy.

Visually Confused Words

unspectacular