Definition

Something that is not remarkable or special; it is common and unremarkable.

Example

The movie was unextraordinary, lacking any exciting moments.

Conversation

Did you finish reading that book I lent you?

Yeah, it was pretty unextraordinary to be honest.

I thought it might be interesting, but now I'm not sure.

Maybe I'll find something more exciting next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unextraordinary → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "extraordinary" (from Latin "extraordinarius", meaning outside the ordinary). The word "unextraordinary" means not outside the ordinary, or simply ordinary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'outside the ordinary' ('extraordinary') — that's why unextraordinary means something that is just ordinary.

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