unexceptional

[ uhn-ik-sep-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
2. admitting of no exception to the general rule.
3. unexceptionable.

unexceptional

/ ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl /

adjective

1. usual, ordinary, or normal
2. subject to or allowing no exceptions
3. not_standard.
   another word for unexceptionable

Derived Forms

• ˌunexˈceptionally, adverb

Other Words From

• unex·ception·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unexceptional¹

First recorded in 1765–75; un- ¹ + exceptional

Example Sentences

Prosecutor Rebekah Rodger opposed the bail application, arguing the boy’s circumstances were unexceptional.

From Seattle Times

Thai immigration officials said visitor numbers from Myanmar were unexceptional.

From Seattle Times

The authors noted that it would be wrong to conclude from Beethoven's low polygenic score that his musical abilities were unexceptional.

From Science Daily

The winger’s last shift of the Columbus game, which was midway through the first period, was unexceptional and didn’t feature any obvious heavy contact.

From Seattle Times

ASASSN-21qj is described as an "otherwise unexceptional" star, but thanks to a tip from an amateur astronomer, it was observed being obscured by two of its own planets as they demolished one another.

From Salon

Related Words

• mediocre
• prosaic
• so-so
• unremarkable