nondescript

adjective

ˌnän-di-ˈskript How to pronounce nondescript (audio)
Definition of nondescriptnext
as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities travelers settling for nondescript motel rooms that could be located anywhere

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Recent Examples of nondescript On a nondescript street in Hackensack, New Jersey, inside a low-slung, former industrial complex, there’s a place that will—literally—change your perspective on perfume. — April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026 On the eve of arguably the biggest game in United States soccer history, the USMNT gathered in a nondescript sports complex to get ready for their moment. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Off of Tampa’s Veterans Expressway, behind a gas station and in the shadow of a billboard with rotating local advertisements, a soccer team arrives for practice at two nondescript fields — a nation’s hopes in tow. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 More shows followed, including many nights at the Windmill, a small, nondescript pub in Brixton that has won a reputation as an incubator for some of the buzziest bands in Britain, including Sorry, Squid, Black Midi, and Black Country, New Road. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nondescript
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
  1. boring
  2. neutral
  3. featureless
  4. characterless
  5. beige
  6. faceless
  7. noncommittal
  8. dull
Adjective
  • Far fewer people stay responsible when the work turns boring, unclear or inconvenient, and that's precisely when ownership surfaces.
    — Somdutta Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Monocultures can be boring, but on the flipside, a huge collection of individual species looks like a busy bowl of potpourri.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Shortly after the Big Bang, the universe was largely featureless and smooth.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Definition of featureless
Adjective
  • Nowadays, old-school residents bemoan the neighborhood’s evolution from grungy to grandiose; what was once a warren of hedonism has become a breeding ground for characterless watering holes whose lack of personality is bested only by the exorbitance of their beer prices.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • Dąbrowski is pictured taking a catnap in a sleeping bag in some characterless photo studio.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of characterless
Adjective
  • The light blue Jadaron is currently $627 on Manolo Blahnik’s website, as is the beige suede version.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • The shiny designer puffer with the beige logo'd patch on the sleeve.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of beige
Adjective
  • And the ones that do exist were faceless in fields, or caricatured — displayed as subservient property.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 June 2026
  • Trump and Kushner's real estate offensive, opaquely managed and crowded with fixers and still faceless figures, short-circuits with geopolitical and military ones, fuels suspicions and conspiracy theories.
    — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Definition of faceless
Adjective
  • My child’s lack of response combined with their noncommittal attitude toward a visit with me makes planning a small family wedding a difficult task.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Think of this cut as the noncommittal version of full fringe.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of noncommittal
Adjective
  • But all work and no play can make for a dull chief scientific officer.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 July 2026
  • The great speculators became talkative and communicative or dull, sullen, silent, and peevish.
    — Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of dull

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