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Inscrutability: meaning, definitions and examples

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inscrutability

 

[ ɪnˌskruːtəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

mystery, obscurity, opacity

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,374, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.