indistinctive

[ in-di-stingk-tiv ]

adjective

1. without distinctive characteristics.
2. incapable of or not making a distinction; undiscriminating.

indistinctive

/ ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktɪv /

adjective

1. without distinctive qualities
2. unable to make distinctions; undiscriminating

Derived Forms

• ˌindisˈtinctiveness, noun
• ˌindisˈtinctively, adverb

Other Words From

• indis·tinctive·ly adverb
• indis·tinctive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indistinctive¹

First recorded in 1840–50; in- ³ + distinctive

Example Sentences

"We certainly cannot admit of this interference," said Mrs. Tretherick, a fashionably dressed, indistinctive looking woman.

From Project Gutenberg

"We certainly cannot admit of this interference," said Mrs. Tretherick, a fashionably dressed, indistinctive-looking woman.

From Project Gutenberg