Inscrutability: meaning, definitions and examples
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inscrutability
[ ɪnˌskruːtəˈbɪlɪti ]
lack of clarity
The inscrutability of the ancient symbols left researchers puzzled for centuries. The inscrutability of his motives made it difficult for others to understand his actions. The inscrutability of the situation only added to the confusion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The inscrutability of the contract language made it hard to decipher.
- His inscrutability in the face of danger was both admirable and unnerving.
Translations
Translations of the word "inscrutability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inescrutabilidade
🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता
🇩🇪 Unergründlichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakpahaman
🇺🇦 незбагненність
🇵🇱 nieprzenikliwość
🇯🇵 不可解さ
🇫🇷 impénétrabilité
🇪🇸 insondabilidad
🇹🇷 anlaşılmazlık
🇰🇷 불가해함
🇸🇦 غموض
🇨🇿 neproniknutelnost
🇸🇰 nepreniknuteľnosť
🇨🇳 不可理解
🇸🇮 neizrazljivost
🇮🇸 óskiljanleiki
🇰🇿 түсініксіздік
🇬🇪 გაუგებრობა
🇦🇿 anlaşılmazlıq
🇲🇽 insondabilidad
Word origin
The word 'inscrutability' originates from the Latin word 'inscrutabilis', meaning 'unsearchable'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is often used to describe something that is difficult or impossible to understand or interpret due to its complexity or lack of clarity.
See also: inscrutably.