plain features
[pleɪn ˈfɛtʃərz]
noun phrase
traços simples / feições simples / aparência comum
1. facial characteristics that are unremarkable, ordinary, or lacking in conventional attractiveness
Despite her plain features, she had a warm and engaging personality.
Apesar de suas feições simples, ela tinha uma personalidade calorosa e envolvente.
2. unadorned or simple physical attributes without distinctive or striking qualities
He was a man of plain features but with an intelligent expression.
Ele era um homem de traços simples, mas com uma expressão inteligente.
This phrase is used descriptively in both American and Brazilian English, though it can be considered somewhat blunt or potentially offensive when applied directly to a person. It's more commonly found in literature and descriptive writing. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, similar directness about appearance is often considered less tactful, and people typically use more circumspect phrasing when discussing someone's appearance.
NYC Slang
not-a-looker; average-looking
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