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unremarkable

uhn-rih-MAH-kuh-bl

Unremarkable (adj) means Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on. Example: “The town itself was fairly unremarkable, but the scenery was stunning.”

adj
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Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on.
"The town itself was fairly unremarkable, but the scenery was stunning."
"It was an unremarkable performance, neither great nor terrible."

How to Use Unremarkable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo ordinary that there is nothing notable to say about it.

Common mistake

It is not necessarily negative — it simply means "nothing special," which is sometimes a neutral or even reassuring description.

Common pairings
otherwise unremarkable fairly unremarkable

Word Forms

more unremarkable comparative, most unremarkable superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus remarkable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “unremarkable” mean?

The word “unremarkable” means ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on. In plain terms, so ordinary that there is nothing notable to say about it.

How do you pronounce “unremarkable”?

“Unremarkable” is pronounced uhn-rih-MAH-kuh-bl ([ˌʌn.ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩] in IPA).

How do you use “unremarkable” in a sentence?

Here is “unremarkable” used in a sentence: “The town itself was fairly unremarkable, but the scenery was stunning.”

What is the opposite of “unremarkable”?

The opposite of “unremarkable” — its antonyms — is remarkable.

What part of speech is “unremarkable”?

“Unremarkable” is an adjective.

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