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Meaning of nondescript

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nondescript

Pronunciation:/ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt//nɑndəsˈkɹɪpt/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

  3. An unmarked police car.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not described (in the academic literature).

    Synonyms:undescribedunidentified
  2. Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics.

    Example: He drove a nondescript silver sedan.

    Synonyms:unexceptional