Undistinguished: meaning, definitions and examples

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undistinguished

[ ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.