undistinguished

Example Sentences

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Mahan graduated the Naval Academy in 1859 and, after an undistinguished career at sea, led the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But Newhart had what he called “an undistinguished movie career.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

He has won nine of 10 fights with six knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Fog clouded the San Jacinto Mountains recently as Brad Fuhr approached the headquarters of KGAY, a radio station in an undistinguished Palm Springs, California, strip mall.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

The tiny, undistinguished days that Mrs. Breedlove lived were identified, grouped, and classed by these quarrels.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison