undistinguished

/'ʌndis'tiɳwiʃt/

Thân thiện

The painting hung in the gallery, but its undistinguished style drew no attention.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not worthy of notice; lacking distinction or prominence: Describes something or someone that is ordinary, unremarkable, or fails to stand out in any significant way. 2. Lacking any distinguishing features or qualities: Describes something that is average, mediocre, or fails to be identified as special or excellent.

Usage

The adjective "undistinguished" is used to describe a person, thing, or performance that is not notable or exceptional. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of positive qualities that would make something stand out. It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb.

Examples

• The building's architecture was undistinguished and quickly forgotten.
• He had a long but undistinguished career in local government.
• The meal was undistinguished; it was neither terrible nor memorable.
• She gave an undistinguished performance in a forgettable film.

Advanced Usage

• "to remain undistinguished": to continue to be unremarkable or not achieve recognition.
  • Despite his efforts, his academic record remained undistinguished.
• Used in formal or literary contexts to critique art, literature, or achievements.
  • The critic dismissed the poet's later work as derivative and undistinguished.

Variants and Related Words

• Distinguished (adj): The direct antonym, meaning very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.
  • He is a distinguished scholar in his field.
• Indistinguishable (adj): Not able to be identified as different or distinct. (Note: This relates to being unable to tell two things apart, whereas "undistinguished" means not standing out on its own merits).
  • The twins were virtually indistinguishable.

Synonyms

• Unremarkable: Not particularly interesting or surprising.
• Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features; normal.
• Mediocre: Of only moderate quality; not very good.
• Run-of-the-mill: Ordinary and not special.
• Forgettable: Easily forgotten, especially through being uninteresting or mediocre.

Antonyms

• Distinguished
• Remarkable
• Notable
• Prominent
• Exceptional
• Outstanding

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not worthy of notice

Từ đồng nghĩa

• insignificant