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pedestrian

Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: pedestrians

As a noun, the term is clinical and functional, used primarily in legal, urban planning, and traffic contexts. It strips away the identity of the person, reducing them to their mode of transport for the purpose of safety and regulation. As an adjective, the word carries a sharp critical edge. It suggests a failure of imagination or a lack of ambition. While "boring" is a general term, "pedestrian" implies that something is mundane because it is too ordinary or lacks the "leap" of creativity expected in art, music, or intellectual discourse.

Countable when referring to a person walking on the street. Uncountable when referring to the general flow of foot traffic in a city.

Meanings

Noun
[someone]

A person walking along a road or in a developed area.

"The driver stopped to let the pedestrian cross the street."

Adjective
[something]

Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

"The movie had a pedestrian plot that failed to surprise the audience."

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