unintelligible
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for unintelligible, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Impossible or very hard to understand.
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 unintelligible
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unintelligible mumble
unintelligible jargon
Etymology
From un- + intelligible.
Full origin of unintelligible →Frequently asked questions
What does “unintelligible” mean?
The word “unintelligible” means impossible or very hard to understand. In plain terms, so garbled, unclear, or badly expressed that no one can make sense of it.
How do you pronounce “unintelligible”?
“Unintelligible” is pronounced uh-nihn-TEH-lihd-zhih-buhl (/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unintelligible” in a sentence?
Here is “unintelligible” used in a sentence: “His mumbled reply was completely unintelligible.”
What is the opposite of “unintelligible”?
The opposite of “unintelligible” — its antonyms — is intelligible.
What part of speech is “unintelligible”?
“Unintelligible” is an adjective.
