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Nondescript Definition & Meaning

nondescript
adjective
  1. lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting; "women dressed in nondescript clothes"; "a nondescript novel"
noun
  1. a person is not easily classified and not very interesting

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What does nondescript mean?
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting; "women dressed in nondescript clothes"; "a nondescript novel" a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
What part of speech is nondescript?
Nondescript is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does nondescript have?
Nondescript has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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