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Definitions

pedestrian

[puh-des-tree-uhn] / pəˈdɛs tri ən /
ADJECTIVE
everyday, dull
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banal humdrum mediocre mundane plodding prosaic
STRONG
blah boring commonplace flat monotone ordinary
WEAK
banausic dim dreary inane jejune monotonous platitudinous run-of-the-mill stodgy truistic unimaginative uninspired uninteresting wishy-washy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exciting extraordinary unusual
STRONG
uncommon
WEAK
different exceptional interesting
NOUN
person traveling on foot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hiker passerby stroller walker
STRONG
ambler jaywalker

Example Sentences

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Montgomery County Police responded to a call Sunday saying a pedestrian had been struck by a car.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

While today’s numbers look pedestrian, it’s about where the indexes came from: The Nasdaq was down nearly 2.2% at its low on Thursday, while the S&P was down 1.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It was a pedestrian start to Littler's semi-final with Van Gerwen, with the Dutchman taking time to warm up having received a bye due to Gian van Veen having to pull out with kidney stones.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The timber and wood products play is having a pedestrian 2026 so far, with a return of 2%.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In many places in America now, it is not actually possible to be a pedestrian, even if you want to be.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson