unremarkable

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈmär-kə-bəl How to pronounce unremarkable (audio)
Definition of unremarkablenext
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events a quiet and unremarkable child

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Recent Examples of unremarkable Do the people queuing for takeaway chicken at Popeyes, directly opposite, know what went down behind that unremarkable shop front? — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Maybe there was a gift card and restaurant visit too — an altogether enjoyable, but unremarkable celebration. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 2026 But now, having a robotic vacuum, mop, lawn mower or pool cleaner is fairly unremarkable. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unremarkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unremarkable
  1. normal
  2. ordinary
  3. usual
  4. average
  5. typical
  6. commonplace
Adjective
  • The oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz is by no means back to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The physical and mental effort that Bellingham has put himself through at this tournament is not normal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • It was made by rich landowners who owned slaves, and it was designed to protect their power, not give ordinary people a real vote.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • Seeing Black children and their families living ordinary yet robust lives in stories undermines negative portrayals.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • The announcement came with all the usual comparisons to the big foundation models against benchmarks that provide some vague sense of capability.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returned to the shores of Lake Tahoe on Friday with its usual assortment of sports and entertainment celebrities and tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
    — José Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • These players achieve around 90 per cent success rates with their penalties — 10 per cent higher than average in the top European leagues.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • This American League West is so average the Rangers, Seattle Mariners or even the Houston Astros could win it with 85 victories.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of average
Adjective
  • Before the war, a typical day would see around 100 commercial vessels pass through.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In a break with soccer protocol, the 11-minute set is reportedly due to extend the typical 15 minute half-time break, with a new half-time of up to 30 minutes.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • In Crimea, where Ukrainian strikes on supply routes and infrastructure have become commonplace, gasoline is especially scarce, and power outages are routine.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Technology has now reached the stage where small-scale, portable X-ray devices are commonplace on Earth.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of commonplace

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“Unremarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unremarkable. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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