nondescript
6.8
A person who does not stand out and is easy to forget
- noun
- /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/
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individuo anodino
- At the party, he felt out of place among the colorful guests, standing there like a typical nondescript who could easily be overlooked.
Examples
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In the crowd, she was just another nondescript, blending in with the masses without drawing any attention.
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You think I'd allow those managers to throw in my name with a lot of nondescripts just to build up their reputation!
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Third, these two nondescripts have a reckless and desperate air about them, not at all reassuring.
Fiction book (1993) -
Despite his talents, he often labeled himself a nondescript, believing he didn't have anything special to offer.
How Distinctive
Surface Forms
nondescript singular
nondescripts plural
Etymology
The word nondescript is built from non- 'not' and descript from describe 'to say what something is like'. So a nondescript person is someone who is hard to describe and who blends into the crowd.