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nondescript

featureless / bland / unremarkable / ordinary
AdjectiveNoun

This term describes a quality of invisibility through blandness. It suggests something that is not necessarily ugly or poor, but simply fails to leave a lasting impression or provide a specific detail for identification. It is frequently used in police reports or witness testimonies to describe suspects who blend into a crowd. When used as a noun, it refers to an entity that defies easy categorization because it lacks any standout traits. While the adjective is common, the noun form is less frequent and often carries a slightly more dismissive or critical tone regarding the lack of character.

Meanings

Adjective
[~ person][~ object]

Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.

"The thief was described as a nondescript man in his forties wearing a grey jacket."

Noun

A person or thing that is lacking distinctive characteristics.

"The building was a nondescript, a bland concrete block that blended into the street."

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