Definition

Not special or different; ordinary and typical.

Example

The movie was unexceptional, with a predictable plot and average acting.

Conversation

Did you see that new restaurant that opened downtown?

Yeah, I went there last weekend, and the food was pretty unexceptional.

That's disappointing! I was hoping it would be something special.

Me too, but it was just another typical place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unexceptional → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "exceptional" (from Latin "excipere", meaning to take out or exclude, combined with the suffix "-al", which indicates relating to). The word "unexceptional" means not exceptional or not standing out from the norm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'exceptional', which means something that stands out. This helps you remember that 'unexceptional' refers to something that does not stand out.

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