Inglés - Húngaro

unexceptional

gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
C1 Inglés
átlagos, szokványos, középszerű, jellegtelen
C1 FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It was an unexceptional day at work.
Átlagos munkanap volt.
The test results were unexceptional.
A teszteredmények átlagosak voltak.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
Significado
ordinary; not unusual
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
ordinary (More common and slightly less formal.) | typical (Emphasizes what is expected for a type or group.) | average (Highlights the middle level rather than uniqueness.)
Antónimos
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.) | unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
Temas
daily_life |describing_things
Definición

normal and not special or surprising.

Not unusual, surprising, or out of the ordinary; typical or average.

C1 FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
His performance was unexceptional.
A teljesítménye középszerű volt.
The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
Az étel középszerű volt, és túlárazott.
Error frecuente:
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
Significado
not impressive; mediocre
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
mediocre (More strongly negative; suggests below what is hoped for.) | uninspiring (Emphasizes lack of excitement or originality.) | unremarkable (Focuses on not being worth noticing; can be neutral or mildly negative.)
Antónimos
outstanding (Clearly better than others.) | impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
Temas
work |education |arts_and_media |evaluation
Definición

not very good; only average.

Not particularly good, successful, or impressive; lacking distinguishing quality.

Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unexceptional
AFI
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
Sílabas y acento
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: unexceptional
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