Unexceptional

/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

साधारण; खास नहीं; अप्रत्युत्कृष्ट

Origin & History

Formed in English from the prefix un- (“not”) + exceptional (from exception + -al).

अंग्रेज़ी में un- (“नहीं/विपरीत”) उपसर्ग + exceptional (जो exception + -al से बना) से निर्मित।

Definition

Describes something or someone that is average and not particularly notable, impressive, or distinctive.

किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति का वर्णन जो औसत हो और विशेष रूप से उल्लेखनीय, प्रभावशाली या अलग/अनूठा न हो।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The meal was unexceptional, but it was filling.
भोजन साधारण था, लेकिन पेट भरने वाला था।

Usage Examples

His academic record was unexceptional, though he worked hard.
The hotel room was clean but unexceptional.
It was an unexceptional performance, without any memorable moments.
Most of the reports were unexceptional and followed the same format.

Related Forms

Noun
Exception / Exceptionality / Unexceptionality
Verb
Except / Exceptioning
Adverb
Exceptionally / Unexceptionally

Idioms & Phrases

Nothing exceptional
कुछ खास नहीं
Run-of-the-mill
बहुत ही साधारण / आम जैसा
Nothing to write home about
ऐसा कुछ नहीं जिसे बहुत खास कहा जाए