ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the physicist, now regarded as one of the brightest minds in science, was an unexceptional student as a child
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Recent Examples of unexceptional
The Citizen: This is a character who is normal in every possible way, living an unexceptional life, who makes a morally dubious choice that leads them down The Path Of No Return.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Aaron Rodgers has plenty to prove heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers' season opener after a rather unexceptional 2024 from both a team and an individual perspective.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The kitchen is … perfectly unexceptional and very studio size.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 July 2025
On the other hand, lackluster integration options, missing media generation and voice chat features, and an unexceptional deep research mode limit its utility.
—PC Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptional
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This single fine is close to the normal total of $8 million to $10 million in all fines that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hands out each year.—
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Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.—
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Filming the stairs and seeing the response affirmed that her experience was, in fact, out of the ordinary.—
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That means ordinary users cannot easily guess when Gen AI is reliable.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
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Olathe’s trajectory mirrors what’s happening across Johnson County — which saw more than 90% of the homes go up in value in 2024, with the average home prices sitting at $508,000 and average sale price at $557,000.—
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In fact, a 2023 study found that child prodigies tend to earn more and have more career success than the average person.—
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
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The project could also bypass typical rezoning requirements, allowing building to occur in agricultural and natural areas.—
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The incidents have mainly taken place in states where aerial pesticides have become more commonplace.—
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Including a mid-round pick (or two) is a simple and commonplace way for teams to maximize their return in a trade.—
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Birds were a comforting but unremarkable part of the world’s backdrop.—
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Once-distinctive sartorial hallmarks of the United States — the baseball cap, the denim jacket, the sneaker — have become unremarkable almost anywhere in the world.—
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“Unexceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptional. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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