unspectacular
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The quarterly warning was especially unusual coming from IBM, an American blue chip that held a reputation among investors for results that are steady, if unspectacular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Like Talley, Hull was in danger of missing the cut after opening with unspectacular rounds of 73 and 72.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Clayton saved his best for the final after being steady if unspectacular when beating both Michael van Gerwen and Stephen Bunting 6-3 with an almost identical average that was just above 95.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
But it was an unspectacular session for championship leaders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who both appeared to be adopting a safety-first approach in awkward conditions ahead of qualifying later in the evening.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
The rising columns of steam and gas were perhaps unspectacular phenomena in themselves.
From Comet's Burial by Gallun, Raymond Z.
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