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unremarkable development

[/ˌʌnrɪˈmɑːrkəbəl dɪˈveləpmənt/]
noun phrasepl: unremarkable developments
desenvolvimento sem destaque / desenvolvimento comum / desenvolvimento ordinário
1. A process of growth, progress, or change that is ordinary, unexceptional, and not worthy of special attention or notice
The company's unremarkable development over the past year showed steady but uninspiring growth.
O desenvolvimento sem destaque da empresa no ano passado mostrou um crescimento constante, mas pouco inspirador.
2. An event or occurrence that happens normally without any unusual or notable characteristics
The unremarkable development of the situation left analysts unimpressed.
O desenvolvimento ordinário da situação deixou os analistas desimpression​ados.
NYC Slang
nothing to write home about; meh development
Synonyms
ordinary developmentcommonplace progressmundane advancementuneventful growthunremarkable progress
Antonyms
remarkable developmentsignificant progressnotable advancementexceptional growthoutstanding development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento sem destaque
Most commonly used in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
desenvolvimento ordinário
Preferred in formal business communications
Portugal
desenvolvimento comum
More traditional phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing special
nothing to sneeze at (used ironically)
run-of-the-mill
par for the course
nothing out of the ordinary
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