unremarkable
Unremarkable (adj) means Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on. Example: “The town itself was fairly unremarkable, but the scenery was stunning.”
How to Use Unremarkable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo ordinary that there is nothing notable to say about it.
It is not necessarily negative — it simply means "nothing special," which is sometimes a neutral or even reassuring description.
Word Forms
more unremarkable comparative, most unremarkable superlative
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The town itself was fairly _____, but the scenery was stunning.
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus remarkable.
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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.