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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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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

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

These gates can be closed by California Highway Patrol officials when deemed necessary to restrict both vehicle and pedestrian entry to help ensure public safety, said Wonder.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

In my case, I suspect I’d end up using it for rather pedestrian things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

As we followed the southward curve of Lake Shore Drive, passing bicyclists and runners on the pedestrian pathways, I was arguing silently with myself.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama