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

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All that said, there were legitimate moments of glory — like when Tai turned on Scot and Jason — that elevated the proceedings and turned this season into a solid, if unspectacular, entry. 36. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025 His surprising slide was the result of a solid but unspectacular college career, one that never lived up to the hype. Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2025 It’s often said that what may seem relatively unspectacular on the runway can be better appreciated upon closer inspection. 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 See All Example Sentences for unspectacular

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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. 2025.

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