INDISTINGUISHED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinguished

adjective

Definition of indistinguished

as in unimportant

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Adjective

The Analyst can spend all their time answering urgent but unimportant requests.

— Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Wright agrees that the findings shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that omega-3s are unimportant for the brain.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

Definition of unimportant

Adjective

While seemingly insignificant, these small changes make for a Rice Krispies treat that’s perfectly pullable, delightfully sweet yet salty, and just a touch more exciting than the classic.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Starting small doesn’t mean choosing something insignificant.

— Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of insignificant

Adjective

Because the combination of their trade for McCarthy, the mounting season-ending injuries to key players and a loss to Arizona could hurtle this season into concerning and unknown territory.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
He was transported to a local hospital; his condition is unknown.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026

Definition of unexceptional

Adjective

The despised Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicarage study by Reverend Leonard Clement (Kit Harington).

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Smith had slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards, and was suddenly one of the most despised actors in America.

— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of despised

Adjective

By that time, investigators had run down anonymous tips, interviewed witnesses and contacted attorneys hired by the accused, the documents show.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Police asked anyone with information about the killing to call Huntersville police Detective Charlene Tombaugh at 704-464-5509 or the North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-896-7867.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

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