as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
travelers settling for nondescript motel rooms that could be located anywhere
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Recent Examples of nondescript
The rules of this netherworld announce themselves, early on, via a nondescript wall sign.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to your seemingly nondescript surroundings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The Kraken might be the most nondescript team in the NHL, and the Sharks are early in their own rebuild.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Pay close attention to your seemingly nondescript surroundings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
The Kraken might be the most nondescript team in the NHL, and the Sharks are early in their own rebuild.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nondescript
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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And given all of the drama leading into the event, pretty good marks and a relatively boring draft add up to a win.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As an interactive greeter, Melody shows how smart AI can turn boring service kiosks into friendly, lifelike conversations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But neutral, white-box viewing spaces (with even, predictable lighting) can be found elsewhere on LACMA’s campus and pretty much anywhere art is shown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 39th floor penthouse of SoftBank’s downtown Tokyo headquarters is not your usual featureless C-suite.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dąbrowski is pictured taking a catnap in a sleeping bag in some characterless photo studio.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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All the inmates, their heads shaved, were dressed in new neon orange or beige uniforms and new Croc-like rubber shoes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace appears like a post-impressionist vision, its beige crown backdropped by the freckled green of the Maniyagarh hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many influencers position themselves against traditional media, which offers information and entertainment under a faceless corporate banner, and instead encourage fans to develop deep parasocial bonds.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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The phrase is above a graphic of a faceless person standing among patches of grass and grey stepping stones.—
Zara Irshad,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If someone is noncommittal, ask for a yes, no, or a date to revisit.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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As for how quickly sparks will start flying between Amy and Ben, Steinberg was noncommittal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This product is the one to reach for when your skin looks dull or tired.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Never a dull day in Frisco with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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