nondescript
gb/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/ us/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
C1
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
adjective
C1
property
1
Lacking distinctive features
Plain and not special-looking; not easy to notice.
Модель уживання:
[a] nondescript [person/thing/place/building]
Поширена помилка:
Often confused with indescribable (so unusual you can’t describe it). Nondescript means ordinary and without distinctive features.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
nondescript building
|nondescript office
|nondescript apartment
|nondescript street
|nondescript suburb
|nondescript town
|nondescript hotel
|nondescript room
|nondescript guy
|nondescript car
Теми
appearance
|describing_people
|describing_places
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[a] nondescript [taste/smell/sound/feeling]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse this when they mean vague (unclear) or bland (lacking strong taste). Nondescript often implies no defining characteristics.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
nondescript taste
|nondescript smell
|nondescript sound
|nondescript feeling
|nondescript flavor
|nondescript background
|nondescript illness
|nondescript complaint
Теми
language
|describing_things
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The drink has a nondescript flavor.
- I feel a nondescript pain in my back.
Іменник
C2
entity
3
An unremarkable person or thing
A person or thing that looks ordinary and is not noticeable.
Модель уживання:
[a] nondescript
Поширена помилка:
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').
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
a complete nondescript
|just a nondescript
|an absolute nondescript
Теми
describing_people
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He is a nondescript.
- Without the logo, it’s just a nondescript.
Граматика
Словникова форма
nondescript
IPA
GB/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
US/nˈɑndɪskɹˈɪpt/
Склади й наголос
non - des - cript (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (non)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: nondescript
Noun
- Base: nondescript
- Plural: nondescripts
Споріднені слова
Forms
nondescripts
noun
Core family
Related words
descriptively
adverb
describable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
descriptor
noun
nondescriptly
adverb
Вирази
Для цієї словникової статті ще немає пов’язаних виразів.