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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Dominic Keegan, 25, has advanced through Tampa Bay’s minor-league system in a steady, unspectacular fashion since being drafted in the fourth round in 2022.
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Coming off a good but unspectacular rookie season with the Kansas City Royals, Witt appeared in only five games for Team USA — three as a pinch runner, one as a pinch hitter, one as a defensive replacement.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The Mets have already added Marcus Semien at second, a steady but unspectacular player at this stage of his career.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Quarterback Carson Beck was solid, yet unspectacular, in the win for Miami.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Coming off a good but unspectacular rookie season with the Kansas City Royals, Witt appeared in only five games for Team USA — three as a pinch runner, one as a pinch hitter, one as a defensive replacement.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The Mets have already added Marcus Semien at second, a steady but unspectacular player at this stage of his career.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Quarterback Carson Beck was solid, yet unspectacular, in the win for Miami.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Unspectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspectacular. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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