unspectacular
adjective
un·spec·tac·u·lar
ˌən-spek-ˈta-kyə-lər 
-spək-
: not spectacular or special : ordinary
a good but unspectacular performance
unspectacularly
adverb
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It’s often said that what may seem relatively unspectacular on the runway can be better appreciated upon closer inspection.
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Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, each zone is punctuated by boss fights that are unspectacular and fail to present much challenge, especially when players can buy potions.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
At the plate, after posting a solid if unspectacular .758 OPS with 13 home runs in 2024, Wong is off to a dismal start this season, with just two hits and three walks in 26 trips to the plate.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Reimer’s season has been unspectacular, but the Sabres don’t win this game without him.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, each zone is punctuated by boss fights that are unspectacular and fail to present much challenge, especially when players can buy potions.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
At the plate, after posting a solid if unspectacular .758 OPS with 13 home runs in 2024, Wong is off to a dismal start this season, with just two hits and three walks in 26 trips to the plate.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Reimer’s season has been unspectacular, but the Sabres don’t win this game without him.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Unspectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspectacular. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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