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unremarkable

/ˌʌn.rɪˈmɑːr.kə.bəl/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Not particularly interesting, unusual, or striking; commonplace.

Example Sentences:
  • The hotel room was clean but entirely unremarkable, decorated in shades of beige.
  • Despite his high-profile career, his early life was surprisingly unremarkable.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English prefix 'un-' (not) + 'remarkable' (worthy of notice). 'Remarkable' traces back to the French 'remarquer' (to note, observe), which combines 're-' (again) and 'marquer' (to mark). Thus, something 'unremarkable' is something that does not leave a mark or warrant a second look.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of it as 'un-re-mark-able': it is not worth 're-marking' or noting down again because it is so plain.

Frequently Asked Questions About “unremarkable

1. What is the meaning of “unremarkable” in English?

In English, unremarkable (adjective) is defined as: “Not particularly interesting, unusual, or striking; commonplace.”.

2. How do you use “unremarkable” in a sentence?

The hotel room was clean but entirely unremarkable, decorated in shades of beige.

3. What are English synonyms of “unremarkable”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “unremarkable”?

Derived from the English prefix 'un-' (not) + 'remarkable' (worthy of notice). 'Remarkable' traces back to the French 'remarquer' (to note, observe), which combines 're-' (again) and 'marquer' (to mark). Thus, something 'unremarkable' is something that does not leave a mark or warrant a second look.