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nondescript

/ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/ /nɑndəsˈkɹɪpt/

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noun

A species or other type of creature that has not been previously described or identified.

Examples :

"The scientist discovered a nondescript during her expedition, a small, brown beetle unlike any she had seen documented. "

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noun

An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

Examples :

"The new student was a nondescript presence in the classroom, blending in easily with the other students. "

appearance character person thing

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noun

An unmarked police car.

Examples :

"The nondescript sat parked on the corner, watching for speeders. "

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adjective

Not described (in the academic literature).

Examples :

"The new student's background was nondescript; no research articles mentioned her previous school's unique program. "

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adjective

Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics.

Examples :

"He drove a nondescript silver sedan."

appearance character quality