banal

banal [ buh'-NAL, -NAHL, BEYN-l ]
	[ adjective ]
	MEANING :
	1. lacking originality or novelty 2. commonplace; petty
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	Despite the presence of big stars, the banal plot of the film ensured its lukewarm response.
	USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
	In a series of leisurely-paced scenes, Suleiman shows the banal realties of petrol bomb attacks and army checkpoint searches, combining them with dreamlike sequences.