inscrutable
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Adj — Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.
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Etymology
From Late Latin inscrutabilis — in- ("not") plus scrutari, "to examine closely."
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What does “inscrutable” mean?
The word “inscrutable” means impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious. In plain terms, so hard to read or figure out that you cannot tell what is really going on.
How do you pronounce “inscrutable”?
“Inscrutable” is pronounced ihn-SKROO-tuhbl (/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “inscrutable” in a sentence?
Here is “inscrutable” used in a sentence: “His inscrutable expression gave nothing away.”
What part of speech is “inscrutable”?
“Inscrutable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inscrutable” come from?
The word “inscrutable” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin inscrutabilis — in- ("not") plus scrutari, "to examine closely.".