Inarticulateness: meaning, definitions and examples
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inarticulateness
[ ˌɪnɑːrtɪkjʊlətnəs ]
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
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
Word origin
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.