undistinguished

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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

Liverpool's support, as they always have, stood firmly behind Nunez but he suffered a nightmare with an undistinguished performance as a substitute before missing a penalty in the shootout.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

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, including several mixed martial artists and a fellow YouTuber.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

In part because of his undistinguished origins, Hamilton always seemed compelled to be proving himself; he needed to impress his superiors with his own superiority.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis