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Inarticulateness: meaning, definitions and examples

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inarticulateness

 

[ ˌɪnɑːrtɪkjʊlətnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of clarity

Inarticulateness refers to the inability to express oneself clearly or fluently. It is characterized by a lack of coherence and precision in speech or writing. People experiencing inarticulateness may struggle to convey their thoughts and ideas effectively.

Synonyms

incoherence, inefficiency, lack of clarity.

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Word Description / Examples
inarticulateness

Use when referring to someone's inability to express their thoughts clearly in speech.

  • His inarticulateness during the interview cost him the job.
  • She struggled with inarticulateness when trying to explain her feelings.
lack of clarity

Use when something is not clear or easy to understand. It can apply to both spoken and written communication, as well as ideas and instructions.

  • The lack of clarity in the guidelines caused confusion among the employees.
  • Her presentation suffered from a lack of clarity, leaving many questions unanswered.
incoherence

Use when someone or something is disorganized and difficult to understand, typically in speech or writing.

  • The incoherence of his argument made it difficult to follow.
  • Her letter was marked by incoherence, jumping from topic to topic.
inefficiency

Use when describing a lack of effectiveness or productivity, typically in a system or process.

  • The inefficiency in the company's operations led to many delays.
  • His inefficiency at work was a major concern for his supervisor.

Examples of usage

  • His inarticulateness during the presentation left the audience confused.
  • She was frustrated by her own inarticulateness when trying to explain her feelings.
  • The politician's inarticulateness in interviews raised doubts about his competence.
  • The inarticulateness of the instructions made it difficult to assemble the furniture.
  • Despite her intelligence, her inarticulateness hindered her academic success.

Translations

Translations of the word "inarticulateness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inarticulação

🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता

🇩🇪 Unartikuliertheit

🇮🇩 ketidakjelasan

🇺🇦 нечіткість

🇵🇱 niezrozumiałość

🇯🇵 不明瞭さ (ふめいりょうさ)

🇫🇷 inarticulation

🇪🇸 inarticulación

🇹🇷 anlatamama

🇰🇷 불분명함

🇸🇦 عدم الوضوح

🇨🇿 nejasnost

🇸🇰 nejasnosť

🇨🇳 不清晰 (bù qīngxī)

🇸🇮 nejasnost

🇮🇸 óskýrleiki

🇰🇿 түсініксіздік

🇬🇪 არასპეტაკობა

🇦🇿 anlaşılmazlıq

🇲🇽 inarticulación

Etymology

The word inarticulateness originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', and the word 'articulate' which comes from the Latin 'articulatus', meaning 'distinctly marked'. The concept of inarticulateness has been present throughout history, as people have always struggled with effectively communicating their thoughts and ideas. Over time, the term has evolved to describe the specific inability to express oneself clearly or fluently.

See also: articulateness, articulation, articulatory, disarticulation, inarticulate.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,370, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.