Word
unremarkable
Phoneticsun·re·mark·able
US/ənɹɪˈmɑɹkəbəɫ/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪmˈɑːkəbəl/
Definition
adj. not special or interesting. You use this to describe something that is normal and does not stand out from other things.
adj. lacking any distinctive or notable quality; ordinary or commonplace. Often used to describe people, events, or objects that do not attract attention or provoke a strong reaction.
Examples
“The hotel room was unremarkable and quite small.”
“The witness gave an unremarkable account of the accident, providing no new details that the police had not already known.”
“While the plot of the film was unremarkable, the cinematography was so beautiful that it managed to save the overall experience from being entirely forgettable.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel room was unremarkable and quite small.”
contextual
“The witness gave an unremarkable account of the accident, providing no new details that the police had not already known.”
complex
“While the plot of the film was unremarkable, the cinematography was so beautiful that it managed to save the overall experience from being entirely forgettable.”
Real-World Examples
“Given her stunningly unremarkable songwriting, you wonder whether that might explain a few things.” “A Republican group running ads against Democrats is unremarkable.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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