Meaning & use

Undistinguished

adjective·Everyday

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Not particularly notable, outstanding, or impressive; ordinary.

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He had an undistinguished career marked by few notable achievements.

The restaurant served undistinguished food at surprisingly high prices.

A note on using this word

Often used in reviews and biographies to politely convey that something failed to stand out.

Words with a similar meaning

mediocreunremarkable

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Words with an opposite meaning

distinguishednotable

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