Nondescript

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/

Definitions of nondescript

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'nondescript' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is lacking distinct characteristics

Example Sentences

A1 The nondescript was just a plain, ordinary object.

A2 The detective noticed the nondescript in the corner of the room.

B1 The nondescript turned out to be a key piece of evidence in the case.

B2 The nondescript building blended in with the others on the street.

C1 The nondescript nature of the suspect made it difficult to identify them.

C2 The nondescript appearance of the package raised suspicions among the security team.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'nondescript' describes something that is lacking distinctive or interesting features

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel room was nondescript, with plain white walls and simple furniture.

A2 She wore a nondescript outfit, blending in with the crowd.

B1 The suspect was described as a nondescript man in his 30s.

B2 The nondescript building turned out to be a hidden gem of a restaurant.

C1 The nondescript package contained valuable documents.

C2 Despite its nondescript appearance, the book proved to be a literary masterpiece.

Examples of nondescript in a Sentence

formal The nondescript building on the corner housed a small law firm.

informal I always walk past that nondescript house without noticing it.

slang That car is so nondescript, it blends in with all the others on the road.

figurative Her nondescript personality made it hard for her to stand out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of nondescript

past tense

nondescribed

plural

nondescripts

comparative

more nondescript

superlative

most nondescript

present tense

nondescribes

future tense

will nondescribe

perfect tense

have nondescribed

continuous tense

is nondescribing

singular

nondescript

positive degree

nondescript

infinitive

to nondescribe

gerund

nondescribing

participle

nondescribed

Origin and Evolution of nondescript

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nondescript' originated from the Latin word 'nondescriptus', which is a combination of 'non' meaning 'not' and 'descriptus' meaning 'described'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not easily described or classified, the word 'nondescript' has evolved to also refer to something ordinary, lacking distinctive qualities.