garbled
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for garbled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Distorted or scrambled to the point of being unclear or hard to understand.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use garbled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a garbled message
garbled speech
garbled account
Frequently asked questions
What does “garbled” mean?
The word “garbled” means distorted or scrambled to the point of being unclear or hard to understand. In plain terms, mixed up or unclear, usually describing speech, text, or a signal that has become confused in transmission.
How do you use “garbled” in a sentence?
Here is “garbled” used in a sentence: “The phone line kept cutting out, leaving her message garbled.”
What part of speech is “garbled”?
“Garbled” is an adjective.
