Unremarkable

Pronunciation: /ˌən.rɪˈmɑːr.kə.bəl/

Definitions of unremarkable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unremarkable' describes something that is not worthy of attention or notice

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was unremarkable, with a predictable plot.

A2 The restaurant served an unremarkable meal that was forgettable.

B1 The hotel room was clean but unremarkable, lacking any special features.

B2 Despite his efforts, his performance in the play was unremarkable and failed to impress the audience.

C1 The novel received mixed reviews, with many critics describing it as unremarkable and lacking depth.

C2 After years of working in the same job, he found the routine to be unremarkable and unfulfilling.

Examples of unremarkable in a Sentence

formal The results of the experiment were deemed unremarkable by the research team.

informal The movie we watched last night was pretty unremarkable, nothing special.

slang That new restaurant everyone's been talking about? It was totally unremarkable, not worth the hype.

figurative His speech was unremarkable, like a dull gray cloud in a clear blue sky.

Grammatical Forms of unremarkable

• past tense: unremarkable
• plural: unremarkables
• comparative: more unremarkable
• superlative: most unremarkable
• present tense: is unremarkable
• future tense: will be unremarkable
• perfect tense: has been unremarkable
• continuous tense: is being unremarkable
• singular: unremarkable
• positive degree: unremarkable
• infinitive: to be unremarkable
• gerund: being unremarkable
• participle: unremarkable

Origin and Evolution of unremarkable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unremarkable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'remarkable' meaning 'worthy of attention or notice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unremarkable' has retained its original meaning of 'not worthy of attention' but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something as ordinary, average, or not exceptional.