undistinguished
/ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-di-ˈstiŋ-(g)wisht/ (ame, mw)
undistinguished — adjective
- undistinguishedpositive
- more undistinguishedcomparative
- most undistinguishedsuperlative
1. ordinary and not likely to win respect, praise, or much attention because nothin
ordinary and not likely to win respect, praise, or much attention because nothing about it stands out
After ten years in politics, Mateo had an undistinguished record in office.
undistinguished + record/career
The hotel looked clean but undistinguished beside the grand old buildings.
predicative use after linking verb
Unlike her famous sisters, Ingrid lived an undistinguished life in a small town.
His early paintings were competent but undistinguished, and few galleries noticed them.
The suburb is largely undistinguished, with rows of similar brick houses.
- unremarkable
closest everyday match; often sounds slightly less formal
- ordinary
can be neutral, while undistinguished usually carries mild disappointment
- mediocre
stronger and more negative; suggests poor quality rather than simple lack of notice
- forgettable
stresses that nothing leaves a lasting impression
- distinguished
widely respected or admired
- notable
worth noticing because of a clear quality or achievement
- outstanding
much stronger; clearly excellent rather than merely noticeable
文法句型
undistinguished + noun
be/remain undistinguished
用法筆記
Often used for careers, records, neighborhoods, buildings, or work that seems ordinary rather than impressive. It is usually a mild negative judgment: the idea is not that something is terrible, but that it gives people little reason to notice or admire it.