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nondescript

adjective non·de·script \ˌnän-di-ˈskript\

: not easily described : having no special or interesting qualities, parts, etc. : typical and uninteresting

Full Definition of NONDESCRIPT

: belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described

: lacking distinctive or interesting qualities : dull, drab

— nondescript noun

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non- + Latin descriptus, past participle of describere to describe

First Known Use: 1789

Synonyms: beige, characterless, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommital, vanilla

NONDESCRIPT Defined for Kids

adjective non·de·script \ˌnän-di-ˈskript\

: having no special or interesting characteristics : not easily described <a nondescript building>

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