unexceptional
gb/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/ us/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
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Inglês
átlagos, szokványos, középszerű, jellegtelen
C1
FORMAL
1
átlagos
B1
szokványos
B2
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
It was an unexceptional day at work.
Átlagos munkanap volt.
The test results were unexceptional.
A teszteredmények átlagosak voltak.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with unexceptionable (= not open to criticism); unexceptional means 'not special'.
Significado
ordinary; not unusual
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
exceptional (Unusually good or remarkable.)
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unusual (Not typical; different from what is expected.)
Temas
daily_life
|describing_things
Definição
normal and not special or surprising.
Not unusual, surprising, or out of the ordinary; typical or average.
C1
FORMAL
2
középszerű
B2
jellegtelen
C1
Padrão 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
His performance was unexceptional.
A teljesítménye középszerű volt.
The meal was unexceptional and overpriced.
Az étel középszerű volt, és túlárazott.
Erro comum:
Unexceptional usually implies mild criticism (less positive than 'ordinary') when used to judge quality.
Significado
not impressive; mediocre
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
outstanding (Clearly better than others.)
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impressive (Creates admiration because of quality or success.)
Temas
work
|education
|arts_and_media
|evaluation
Definição
not very good; only average.
Not particularly good, successful, or impressive; lacking distinguishing quality.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
unexceptional
AFI
GB/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
US/ʌnˈɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
un - ex - cep - tion - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ex)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: unexceptional
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