Undistinguished: meaning, definitions and examples
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undistinguished
[ ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ]
appearance
Not distinguished or prominent.
Synonyms
average, common, ordinary, plain, unremarkable
Examples of usage
- He was wearing a suit of undistinguished appearance.
- The building had an undistinguished exterior design.
performance
Not marked by any outstanding or unusual features; normal.
Synonyms
average, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, unexceptional
Examples of usage
- Her undistinguished performance in the competition did not earn her a medal.
- The team's undistinguished record in recent games led to concerns about their future.
Translations
Translations of the word "undistinguished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indistinto
🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट
🇩🇪 unauffällig
🇮🇩 tidak menonjol
🇺🇦 невиразний
🇵🇱 niezauważalny
🇯🇵 目立たない
🇫🇷 indistinct
🇪🇸 indistinguido
🇹🇷 belirsiz
🇰🇷 눈에 띄지 않는
🇸🇦 غير مميز
🇨🇿 nerozlišitelný
🇸🇰 nerozlíšiteľný
🇨🇳 不显著的
🇸🇮 neopazen
🇮🇸 ógreinanlegur
🇰🇿 ерекшеленбейтін
🇬🇪 გაურჩეველი
🇦🇿 fərqlənməyən
🇲🇽 indistinguido
Etymology
The word 'undistinguished' originated in the early 17th century, from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'distinguished' meaning 'recognized as outstanding or excellent'. It has been used in English literature and everyday language to describe things that lack distinction or prominence.
See also: distinguish, distinguishable, distinguished, distinguishing, indistinguishable.