nondescript
Nondescript (adjective) means lacking any distinctive or memorable features; plain and unremarkable. Example: “The suspect was described as a nondescript man in a grey jacket.”
How to use nondescript
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo plain and ordinary that there's nothing to describe or notice about it.
Word forms
more nondescript comparative, nondescripts plural, most nondescript superlative
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The suspect was described as a _____ man in a grey jacket.
Etymology
From non- ("not") plus descript, from Latin descriptus ("described").
Frequently asked questions
What does “nondescript” mean?
The word “nondescript” means lacking any distinctive or memorable features; plain and unremarkable. In plain terms, so plain and ordinary that there's nothing to describe or notice about it.
How do you pronounce “nondescript”?
“Nondescript” is pronounced NON-dihsk-rihpt (/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nondescript” in a sentence?
Here is “nondescript” used in a sentence: “The suspect was described as a nondescript man in a grey jacket.”
What part of speech is “nondescript”?
“Nondescript” is an adjective.
Where does the word “nondescript” come from?
The word “nondescript” comes from Latin. From non- ("not") plus descript, from Latin descriptus ("described").
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