adj
unreadable
Unreadable (adj) means Impossible or very hard to make out because the handwriting or print is unclear. Example: “The doctor's handwriting was completely unreadable.”
adj
1
Impossible or very hard to make out because the handwriting or print is unclear.
"The doctor's handwriting was completely unreadable."
"Water damage left the old letter almost unreadable."
2
So dull, dense, or unpleasant that it is unenjoyable to read.
"Critics called the debut novel bloated and unreadable."
"The contract was full of unreadable legal jargon."
How to use unreadable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally too unclear to decipher, or so poorly written that no one wants to read it.
Common pairings
practically unreadable
dense and unreadable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unreadable
- Superlative
- most unreadable
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus readable.
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What does “unreadable” mean?
The word “unreadable” means impossible or very hard to make out because the handwriting or print is unclear. In plain terms, either literally too unclear to decipher, or so poorly written that no one wants to read it.
How do you use “unreadable” in a sentence?
Here is “unreadable” used in a sentence: “The doctor's handwriting was completely unreadable.”
What is the opposite of “unreadable”?
The opposite of “unreadable” — its antonyms — is readable.
What part of speech is “unreadable”?
“Unreadable” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unreadable” have?
“Unreadable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: impossible or very hard to make out because the handwriting or print is unclear.
