英語

unexceptional

gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective formal C1 property
1

ordinary; not unusual

normal and not special or surprising.

用法パターン: [something] is unexceptional (for [place/time/group])
よくある間違い:
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
類義語
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.)
対義語
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.) | unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
daily_life |describing_things
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: an unexceptional [performance/result/career]
よくある間違い:
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
類義語
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.)
対義語
outstanding (Clearly better than others.) | impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
work |education |arts_and_media |evaluation
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • His performance was unexceptional.
  • The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
文法
辞書形
unexceptional
IPA
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
音節・強勢
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: unexceptional
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