unexceptional
Use Unexceptional in a sentence
ɪkˈsɛp adjective
1.
not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
2.
admitting of no exception to the general rule.
Related forms
un·ex·cep·tion·al·ly, adverb
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unexceptional (ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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
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Example sentences
However, her success largely came from her ability to turn these unexceptional qualities into attributes.
By comparison, pulled pork and beef brisket are unexceptional, the flavor pleasant but lacking definition.
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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