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

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.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

The parched days and sticky nights are undistinguished in my mind, but the storms, the violent sudden storms, both frightened and quenched me.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison