be nondescript
[/bi ˌnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/]
verb phrase
ser anódino; ser sem características marcantes; ser insignificante
1. To lack distinctive or interesting features; to be unremarkable, ordinary, or indistinguishable
The apartment was quite nondescript, with beige walls and minimal furniture.
O apartamento era bastante anódino, com paredes bege e móveis mínimos.
2. To be difficult to describe because of a lack of striking qualities; to be bland or unimpressive
He was a nondescript man in his fifties who blended into any crowd.
Ele era um homem anódino de cinquenta anos que se confundia em qualquer multidão.
In American English, 'nondescript' is commonly used to describe people, places, or objects lacking distinctive character. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'anódino' carries a similar weight but is more formal; in casual speech, Brazilians might say 'sem graça' (without appeal) or 'comum demais' (too ordinary). Portuguese speakers tend to prefer 'insosso' for describing bland personalities or experiences.
NYC Slang
be basic; be mid; be nothing special
Related Idioms & Phrases
blend into the background
nothing to write home about
run of the mill
ser cinzento (Portuguese idiom meaning 'to be gray/dull')
ser uma sombra (to be a shadow)
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