undistinguished

Definition of undistinguishednext

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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 far this year, only three unremarkable tropical storms have formed in the Atlantic basin (Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal).
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone who has ever spoken to a Palestinian would find most of Khalil’s political opinions unremarkable.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 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
  • Our problems are insignificant compared to the thousands of people who have lost their lives.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That is not insignificant on the way to the 270 needed to win.
    Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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

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