undistinguished

Definition of undistinguishednext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of undistinguished The caning, perhaps the most significant event of Brooks’s undistinguished life, also overshadowed Sumner’s accomplishments. — Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026 Once a promising third-base prospect, Cox played two undistinguished seasons for the New York Yankees in 1968 and 1969 before his career ended largely due to chronic knee problems. — David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026 Shirley’s condominium was in a neighborhood that was undistinguished but pleasant, with ocean air. — Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026 The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes. — Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undistinguished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undistinguished
Adjective
  • So, arguably, does his earlier, less sensational but equally radical Passing By (1974), charting the beginning, middle, and end of an ordinary love affair between two unremarkable young men.
    — Simon Callow, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But there could be a more compelling reason to bench Watson after another unremarkable week and that is all about the venue where the games are scheduled.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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
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
Adjective
  • Five Arabic coffee shops might seem like an insignificant number in the vast metropolitan sprawl.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The decision that seemed insignificant at the time but actually explains why the company exists.
    — Rich Bornstein, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Undistinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undistinguished. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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