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

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

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

Gaston hit .318 with 29 home runs and 93 RBIs in his second season but otherwise had an undistinguished 11-year career.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

After my slow and undistinguished start, I managed to get the hang of things, and accelerated my program, completing the junior certificate in two years instead of the usual three.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela