Want to say unintelligible differently? Here are other words for unintelligible and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of unintelligible
The primary meaning of the word "unintelligible" refers to something that is impossible or difficult to understand.
Etymology of unintelligible
The word "unintelligible" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "intelligibilis" meaning "capable of being understood", which is derived from "intellegere" meaning "to understand"
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is difficult or impossible to comprehend
Synonyms
incomprehensible
unclear
obscure
ambiguous
vague
indistinct
indefinite
unintelligible
incoherent
confusing
perplexing
baffling
enigmatic
mysterious
cryptic
abstruse
recondite
esoteric
arcane
inexplicable
unfathomable
impenetrable
opaque
dense
muddy
murky
cloudy
hazy
fuzzy
indeterminate
uncertain
dubious
questionable
problematic
puzzling
enigmatical
mystifying
bewildering
disconcerting
unsettling
obscure
unintelligible
inarticulate
inexpressive
inaudible
incoherent
disjointed
disconnected
fragmented
garbled
jumbled
mixed-up
muddled
confused
chaotic
disordered
disorderly
unsystematic
Definitions
- Unable to be understood; incomprehensible
- * Difficult to understand or interpret because of being vague, unclear, or ambiguous
Usage Examples
- The professor's explanation was unintelligible to the students who had not studied the subject before
- * The ancient text was unintelligible due to the damaged and faded manuscript
- * The crying baby's words were unintelligible, but it was clear that she was upset
Antonyms
clear
clear-cut
coherent
comprehensible
distinct
explicit
intelligible
lucid
obvious
plain
straightforward
transparent
understandable
articulate
concise
crisp
definite
direct
evident
explicit
express
graphic
manifest
obvious
patent
pellucid
perspicuous
precise
sharp
simple
unambiguous
unequivocal