unexceptional
gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
C1
English
átlagos, szokványos, középszerű, jellegtelen
C1
FORMAL
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átlagos
B1
szokványos
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is unexceptional (for [place/time/group])
Apart from one heavy shower, the weather was unexceptional for April.
Egy heves záport leszámítva az időjárás áprilishoz képest átlagos volt.
The report describes the incident as unexceptional and not linked to any wider risk.
A jelentés az incidenst nem rendkívülinek minősíti, és nem hozza összefüggésbe semmilyen szélesebb körű kockázattal.
She led an unexceptional life in a small coastal town.
Learner examples
It was an unexceptional day at work.
Átlagos munkanap volt.
The test results were unexceptional.
A teszteredmények átlagosak voltak.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
Meaning
ordinary; not unusual
Collocations
an unexceptional day
|an unexceptional result
|an unexceptional year
|an unexceptional town
|unexceptional weather
|an unexceptional case
|fairly unexceptional
|rather unexceptional
|completely unexceptional
|unexceptional for the season
Synonyms
ordinary (More common and slightly less formal.)
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typical (Emphasizes what is expected for a type or group.)
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average (Highlights the middle level rather than uniqueness.)
Antonyms
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.)
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unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
Themes
daily_life
|describing_things
Definition
normal and not special or surprising.
Not unusual, surprising, or out of the ordinary; typical or average.
C1
FORMAL
2
középszerű
B2
jellegtelen
C1
Usage pattern:
an unexceptional [performance/result/career]
The team had an unexceptional season and finished mid-table.
A csapat középszerű szezont futott, és a tabella közepén végzett.
Critics found the plot predictable and the acting unexceptional.
A kritikusok kiszámíthatónak találták a cselekményt, a színészi játékot pedig középszerűnek.
Customer service was polite but unexceptional.
Learner examples
His performance was unexceptional.
A teljesítménye középszerű volt.
The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
Az étel középszerű volt, és túlárazott.
Common mistake:
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
Meaning
not impressive; mediocre
Collocations
an unexceptional performance
|an unexceptional season
|an unexceptional career
|unexceptional service
|unexceptional writing
|unexceptional food
|an unexceptional score
|pretty unexceptional
|decidedly unexceptional
|a solid but unexceptional effort
Synonyms
mediocre (More strongly negative; suggests below what is hoped for.)
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uninspiring (Emphasizes lack of excitement or originality.)
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unremarkable (Focuses on not being worth noticing; can be neutral or mildly negative.)
Antonyms
outstanding (Clearly better than others.)
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impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
Themes
work
|education
|arts_and_media
|evaluation
Definition
not very good; only average.
Not particularly good, successful, or impressive; lacking distinguishing quality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unexceptional
IPA
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
Syllables & stress
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unexceptional
Expressions
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