unexceptional
gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
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Inglese
átlagos, szokványos, középszerű, jellegtelen
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FORMAL
1
átlagos
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szokványos
B2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
It was an unexceptional day at work.
Átlagos munkanap volt.
The test results were unexceptional.
A teszteredmények átlagosak voltak.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
Significato
ordinary; not unusual
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.)
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unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
Temi
daily_life
|describing_things
Definizione
normal and not special or surprising.
Not unusual, surprising, or out of the ordinary; typical or average.
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FORMAL
2
középszerű
B2
jellegtelen
C1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
His performance was unexceptional.
A teljesítménye középszerű volt.
The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
Az étel középszerű volt, és túlárazott.
Errore comune:
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
Significato
not impressive; mediocre
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
outstanding (Clearly better than others.)
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impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
Temi
work
|education
|arts_and_media
|evaluation
Definizione
not very good; only average.
Not particularly good, successful, or impressive; lacking distinguishing quality.
Grammatica
Forma base
unexceptional
IPA
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
Sillabe e accento
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unexceptional
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