Samsung’s track record on this front has never been very good and the Gear keeps regrettably in line with that trend. Its design tries to have something for everyone — a chunky steel clasp and exposed screws for fans of oversized men’s watches, yet also Rose Gold and Oatmeal Beige colors for a feminine audience — and ends up pleasing no one in particular. It’s too bulky to ever be considered elegant, but too polished to be a proper macho watch.
In above sentence what is the meaning of " and ends up pleasing no one in particular"?
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" The author is stating that by trying to cater to both male and female tastes, the design ends up not being suitable for either group.
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" The author is stating that by trying to cater to both male and female tastes, the design ends up not being suitable for either group.
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If you skip the parenthetical details between the dashes, the sentence reads "Its design tries to have something for everyone and ends up pleasing no one in particular."
The author is stating that by trying to cater to both male and female tastes, the design ends up not being suitable for either group.