un·ex·cep·tion·al

[uhn-ik-sep-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
2.
admitting of no exception to the general rule.

Origin:
1765–75; un-1 + exceptional

un·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb

unexceptionable, unexceptional.
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unexceptional (ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  usual, ordinary, or normal
2.  subject to or allowing no exceptions
3.  not standard another word for unexceptionable
 
unex'ceptionally
 
adv

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Unexceptional is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
However, her success largely came from her ability to turn these unexceptional
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If the protective job is well done, its performance will be evident only in the
  unexceptional fact of its success.
And the acting, while unexceptional, is more than competent.
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