INDISTINGUISHED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinguished

adjective

Definition of indistinguished

as in unimportant

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Adjective

The Analyst can spend all their time answering urgent but unimportant requests.

— Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Wright agrees that the findings shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that omega-3s are unimportant for the brain.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

Definition of unimportant

Adjective

Small problems that seem insignificant now can quickly turn into costly repairs once fall rain, winter snow, ice and freezing temperatures put additional stress on your home.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Her place in the world seemed too insignificant to merit an audience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of insignificant

Adjective

Many details remain unknown, but the lower prices apply only to new drugs and existing drugs available through Medicaid.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Forensic investigative genetic genealogy has emerged as a powerful tool in cold cases, allowing investigators to trace family connections from DNA evidence and identify people who may otherwise have remained unknown.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026

Definition of unexceptional

Adjective

The despised Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicarage study by Reverend Leonard Clement (Kit Harington).

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Smith had slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards, and was suddenly one of the most despised actors in America.

— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of despised

Adjective

In early August, Crump said the Mississippi Board of Nursing opened – and then quickly closed – a professional misconduct investigation into Wells-Wonsley after receiving a barrage of anonymous complaints following her son’s death.

— Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
An art installation by the Guerilla Girls, anonymous artist activists, invited fans to air their grievances on chalkboards.

— James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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