Inscrutable: meaning, definitions and examples
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inscrutable
[ ɪnˈskruː.tə.bl̩ ]
description
Impossible to understand or interpret. Mysterious or enigmatic.
Synonyms
enigmatic, impenetrable, mysterious, opaque, unfathomable
Examples of usage
- The inscrutable smile on her face gave nothing away.
- His motives remained inscrutable to everyone around him.
- The inscrutable nature of the ancient artifact puzzled archaeologists.
- The inscrutable expression in his eyes made it hard to determine his true feelings.
- Despite hours of questioning, the suspect remained inscrutable.
Translations
Translations of the word "inscrutable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insondável
🇮🇳 अविभाज्य
🇩🇪 unergründlich
🇮🇩 tidak dapat dipahami
🇺🇦 незбагненний
🇵🇱 nieprzenikniony
🇯🇵 不可解
🇫🇷 incompréhensible
🇪🇸 inescrutable
🇹🇷 anlaşılmaz
🇰🇷 이해할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غامض
🇨🇿 neproniknutelný
🇸🇰 nepreniknuteľný
🇨🇳 难以理解
🇸🇮 nepredirljiv
🇮🇸 óskiljanlegur
🇰🇿 түсініксіз
🇬🇪 შეუცნობელი
🇦🇿 anlaşılmaz
🇲🇽 inescrutable
Word origin
The word 'inscrutable' originated in the late 15th century, deriving from the Latin word 'inscrutabilis', meaning 'unsearchable'. Over the centuries, it has been used to describe things that are difficult or impossible to understand or interpret. The concept of inscrutability has been explored in various fields, from philosophy to literature, highlighting the fascination with the mysterious and enigmatic aspects of human experience.