unexceptional

English

Etymology

From un- ‎ exceptional.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

unexceptional (comparative more unexceptional, superlative most unexceptional)

1. Not exceptional.

   Synonyms: mundane, plain

   Antonym: exceptional

   • 2004, George Carlin, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?‎^[1], New York: Hyperion Books, →ISBN, →OCLC, →OL, page 286:

     Uncle Shemp was alarmingly unexceptional. He had no detectable lifestyle, and his only accomplishment was the fact that he was a lifelong member of the general public.

Derived terms

• unexceptionally

See also

• no great shakes