incoherent
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for incoherent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Not making sense; lacking logical connection or clarity.
Synonyms
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 incoherent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
incoherent rambling
incoherent argument
completely incoherent
Etymology
From in- ("not") + coherent, ultimately from Latin cohaerere, "to stick together."
Full origin of incoherent →Frequently asked questions
What does “incoherent” mean?
The word “incoherent” means not making sense; lacking logical connection or clarity. In plain terms, confusing or garbled — doesn't hold together logically.
How do you use “incoherent” in a sentence?
Here is “incoherent” used in a sentence: “His explanation was incoherent after the accident.”
What is another word for “incoherent”?
Words with a similar meaning to “incoherent” include uncoherent, unintelligible, unrelated, disjointed, desultory and jerky.
What is the opposite of “incoherent”?
The opposite of “incoherent” — its antonyms — is coherent.
What part of speech is “incoherent”?
“Incoherent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incoherent” come from?
The word “incoherent” comes from Latin. From in- ("not") + coherent, ultimately from Latin cohaerere, "to stick together.".
