nondescript
gb/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/ us/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
C1
Engels
Betekenissen
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adjective
C1
property
1
Lacking distinctive features
Plain and not special-looking; not easy to notice.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a] nondescript [person/thing/place/building]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with indescribable (so unusual you can’t describe it). Nondescript means ordinary and without distinctive features.
Synoniemen
unremarkable (More general for anything not worth special notice.)
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ordinary (Emphasizes being normal rather than distinctive.)
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featureless (Focuses on the lack of visible distinguishing details.)
Antoniemen
distinctive (Clearly recognizable because it has special features.)
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striking (Immediately noticeable and memorable.)
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memorable (Easy to remember because it stands out.)
Woordcombinaties
nondescript building
|nondescript office
|nondescript apartment
|nondescript street
|nondescript suburb
|nondescript town
|nondescript hotel
|nondescript room
|nondescript guy
|nondescript car
Thema's
appearance
|describing_people
|describing_places
Voorbeelden
- From the outside it was a nondescript building, but inside it was beautifully designed.
- She wore a nondescript grey coat that didn’t draw any attention.
- The café looks nondescript from the street, so most people walk past it.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- It’s a nondescript house on a quiet street.
- He looks nondescript in plain clothes.
adjective
C2
property
2
Hard to classify or describe
Not clearly one particular kind; difficult to describe.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a] nondescript [taste/smell/sound/feeling]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse this when they mean vague (unclear) or bland (lacking strong taste). Nondescript often implies no defining characteristics.
Synoniemen
indefinable (Stresses that it cannot be pinned down in words.)
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generic (Suggests it fits a broad, common category without specifics.)
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vague (Focuses on lack of clarity rather than lack of distinguishing features.)
Antoniemen
specific (Clearly defined and exact.)
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distinct (Clearly different from other things.)
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characteristic (Having features typical of a particular type.)
Woordcombinaties
nondescript taste
|nondescript smell
|nondescript sound
|nondescript feeling
|nondescript flavor
|nondescript background
|nondescript illness
|nondescript complaint
Thema's
language
|describing_things
Voorbeelden
- The sauce had a nondescript taste—neither sweet nor spicy, just bland.
- He complained of a nondescript ache that didn’t match any obvious injury.
- There was a nondescript smell in the hallway, hard to identify.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The drink has a nondescript flavor.
- I feel a nondescript pain in my back.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
C2
entity
3
An unremarkable person or thing
A person or thing that looks ordinary and is not noticeable.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a] nondescript
Veelgemaakte fout:
This noun use is less common than the adjective; learners often sound more natural using the adjective before a noun (e.g., 'a nondescript man').
Synoniemen
nobody (Informal; focuses on low importance rather than appearance.)
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nonentity (Stronger; suggests lack of significance or influence.)
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unknown (Emphasizes not being known rather than being undistinguished.)
Antoniemen
somebody (Informal; a person considered important or impressive.)
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standout (Someone or something noticeably better or more distinctive.)
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character (A person with a strong, distinctive personality.)
Woordcombinaties
a complete nondescript
|just a nondescript
|an absolute nondescript
Thema's
describing_people
Voorbeelden
- In a room full of celebrities, he felt like a nondescript.
- The witness described the driver as a nondescript in a baseball cap.
- The painting would have been a nondescript if not for the bright red corner.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is a nondescript.
- Without the logo, it’s just a nondescript.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
nondescript
IPA
GB/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
US/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
non - des - cript (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: nondescript
Noun
- Base: nondescript
- Plural: nondescripts
Woordfamilie
Forms
nondescripts
noun
Core family
Related words
descriptively
adverb
describable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
descriptor
noun
nondescriptly
adverb
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