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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So far this year, employers have added a solid but unspectacular 124,000 jobs a month, down from an average 168,000 last year.
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Aside from enduring a rare trophy-less season—in which some of its dominant façade has eroded—Real is, quite bluntly, unspectacular.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The numbers suggest Alonso has had a solid yet unspectacular season.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
The rookies will learn the intricacies of the 3-4 defense and likely share the workload with Jones, who was reliable, but unspectacular as a starter last season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Aside from enduring a rare trophy-less season—in which some of its dominant façade has eroded—Real is, quite bluntly, unspectacular.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The numbers suggest Alonso has had a solid yet unspectacular season.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
The rookies will learn the intricacies of the 3-4 defense and likely share the workload with Jones, who was reliable, but unspectacular as a starter last season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Unspectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspectacular. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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