unexceptional
gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
ordinary; not unusual
normal and not special or surprising.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is unexceptional (for [place/time/group])
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.)
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unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
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
Thèmes
daily_life
|describing_things
Exemples
- Apart from one heavy shower, the weather was unexceptional for April.
- The report describes the incident as unexceptional and not linked to any wider risk.
- She led an unexceptional life in a small coastal town.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It was an unexceptional day at work.
- The test results were unexceptional.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
not impressive; mediocre
not very good; only average.
Schéma d’usage :
an unexceptional [performance/result/career]
Erreur fréquente :
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
outstanding (Clearly better than others.)
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impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
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
Thèmes
work
|education
|arts_and_media
|evaluation
Exemples
- The team had an unexceptional season and finished mid-table.
- Critics found the plot predictable and the acting unexceptional.
- Customer service was polite but unexceptional.
Exemples pédagogiques
- His performance was unexceptional.
- The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
unexceptional
API
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: unexceptional
Expressions
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