"unexceptional" meaning in English

See unexceptional in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unexceptional [comparative], most unexceptional [superlative]
Etymology: un- + exceptional Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|exceptional}} un- + exceptional Head templates: {{en-adj}} unexceptional (comparative more unexceptional, superlative most unexceptional)
  1. Not exceptional. Synonyms: mundane, plain Derived forms: unexceptionally Related terms: no great shakes
    Sense id: en-unexceptional-en-adj-w2wZF5sB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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