"undistinguishing" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more undistinguishing [comparative], most undistinguishing [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + distinguishing. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|distinguishing}} un- + distinguishing Head templates: {{en-adj}} undistinguishing (comparative more undistinguishing, superlative most undistinguishing)
  1. Failing to distinguish; undiscerning.
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