Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

undistinguished

/ˌʌndɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.30 in modern English

Syllables: undis-tin-guished
IPA: /ˌʌndɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt/

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not distinguished: not marked by conspicuous qualities.

adj

Not distinguished: not having an air of distinction.

Example Sentences

"While most are familiar with the history of the Third Reich from 1933 onward, this essay offers insight into the undistinguished, prefamous Hitler."
"All the messages in and around Wembley before and during this FA Cup final pointed to this Wembley showpiece marking the end of Van Gaal's largely undistinguished two-year spell in charge."

Etymology

Etymology tree English un- English distinguish English -ed English distinguished English undistinguished From un- + distinguished.

Inflected Forms

more undistinguished (comparative) most undistinguished (superlative) undistinguisht (alternative)

Derived Forms

undistinguishedly undistinguishedness

Synonyms

run-of-the-mill run-of-the-mine mine run unexceptional

Rhymes With

distinguished extinguished

Questions

How do you pronounce undistinguished?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃt/.
What does undistinguished mean?: Not distinguished: not marked by conspicuous qualities.
Where does undistinguished come from?: Etymology tree English un- English distinguish English -ed English distinguished English undistinguished From un- + distinguished.

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