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Nondescript vs Stereotyped - What's the difference?

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Nondescript is a synonym of stereotyped.


As adjectives the difference between nondescript and stereotyped

is that nondescript is not described (in the academic literature); undescribed, unidentified while stereotyped is having a certain stereotype.

As a noun nondescript

is an undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

As a verb stereotyped is

(stereotype).

nondescript

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not described (in the academic literature); undescribed, unidentified.
  • * 1851 ,
    • In thoroughfares nigh the docks, any considerable seaport will frequently offer to view the queerest looking nondescripts from foreign parts.
  • Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics; unexceptional.
    • He drove a nondescript silver sedan.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

    • Anagrams

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    stereotyped

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (stereotype)

    • Adjective

    (head)
  • Having a certain stereotype.
  • Printed from stereotype plates.
  • Unoriginal; stereotypical.