unspectacular

adjective

un·​spec·​tac·​u·​lar ˌən-spek-ˈta-kyə-lər How to pronounce unspectacular (audio)
-spək-
: not spectacular or special : ordinary
a good but unspectacular performance
unspectacularly adverb

Examples of unspectacular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Range comes in at a rather unspectacular 170 miles, but the smaller pack and a steel-and-carbon spaceframe chassis mean the vehicle tips the scales at just 2,530 pounds. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 Wide receiver There’s certainly an argument to be made that this is the Ravens’ biggest need, with second-year receiver Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and unspectacular but dependable veteran Nelson Agholor the top three on the depth chart and the group thin after that. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unspectacular 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unspectacular was in 1926

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“Unspectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspectacular. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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