nondescript

Nondescript is an adjective used to describe things or people that lack distinctive features or characteristics; something described as nondescript is not easily described or categorized and is typically ordinary or unremarkable.

The term is formed from non- plus descript, from Latin describere. It appeared in English in the 19th century, and was often written with a hyphen as non-descript before the modern one-word form became standard.

In everyday usage, nondescript describes objects or places that blend into their surroundings, such as a nondescript storefront or a nondescript apartment building. It can also describe a person whose appearance offers no obvious clues to their identity. The word can carry a mildly negative tone, suggesting dullness, anonymity, or a lack of memorable qualities, but it can also be used neutrally to convey simply that something is not distinctive.

Nondescript is distinct from indescribable, which means unable to be described. Related terms include unremarkable, bland, indistinct, and ordinary, while antonyms include distinctive, conspicuous, remarkable, and memorable.