unspectacular

adjective

un·​spec·​tac·​u·​lar ˌən-spek-ˈta-kyə-lər How to pronounce unspectacular (audio)
-spək-
: not spectacular or special : ordinary
a good but unspectacular performance
unspectacularly adverb

Examples of unspectacular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite an unspectacular 4-8 finish last season, Coach Prime’s charges remain in high demand, so much so that Fox was not able to rustle up a space for the team on its primetime schedule. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 June 2024 What all this means in California is that the state’s economy should continue to grow at a steady if unspectacular pace. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 12 June 2024 Bryce Young, whom Panthers took first overall last year, has a long way to go after an unspectacular rookie year. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024 Range comes in at a rather unspectacular 170 miles, but the smaller pack and a steel-and-carbon spaceframe chassis mean the vehicle tips the scales at just 2,530 pounds. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unspectacular 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unspectacular was in 1926

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“Unspectacular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspectacular. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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