INDISTINGUISHED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinguished

adjective

Definition of indistinguished

as in unimportant

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Adjective

The reason is not indifference; no brand team believes the pharmacy is unimportant.

— Harshit Jain, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 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

Holly’s parents rejected the idea that the stakes become insignificant because the athletes are in high school.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
While seemingly insignificant, these small changes make for a Rice Krispies treat that’s perfectly pullable, delightfully sweet yet salty, and just a touch more exciting than the classic.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of insignificant

Adjective

Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At least seven Jews are among the 17,000 missing Lebanese people whose fate remains unknown decades after the 15-year war ended, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
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

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

Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was considering an initial public offering and had held pitch meetings with investment banks.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Boucher said the California couple designated her as their spokesperson and wished to remain anonymous.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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