Often used to describe something that is not specific or is a general category.
En la tienda, solo ofrecían un producto genérico que no satisfacía las necesidades específicas del cliente.
In the store, they only offered a generic product that did not meet the specific needs of the customer.
Aunque el producto es genérico, su calidad no deja de ser sorprendentemente alta.
Although the product is generic, its quality remains surprisingly high.