unintelligible
Unintelligible (adjective) means Impossible or very hard to understand. Example: “His mumbled reply was completely unintelligible.”
How to use unintelligible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo garbled, unclear, or badly expressed that no one can make sense of it.
Word forms
more unintelligible comparative, most unintelligible superlative
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His mumbled reply was completely _____.
Etymology
From un- + intelligible.
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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.