Inscrutably: meaning, definitions and examples

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inscrutably

[ ɪnˈskruːtəbli ]

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incomprehensible

In a way that is not easily understood or interpreted; mysteriously.

Synonyms

enigmatically, incomprehensibly, mysteriously

Examples of usage

He looked at me inscrutably, making it difficult to gauge his reaction.
She smiled inscrutably, leaving us wondering what she was thinking.
The painting captivated the audience, its meaning inscrutably deep.
The reasons behind his actions remained inscrutably hidden.
The inscrutably complex novel left readers puzzled and intrigued.

Translations

Translations of the word "inscrutably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enigmáticamente

🇮🇳 अविचारणीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unergründlich

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang misterius

🇺🇦 незбагненно

🇵🇱 niezrozumiale

🇯🇵 不可解に

🇫🇷 de manière insondable

🇪🇸 de manera inescrutable

🇹🇷 anlaşılmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불가해하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غامض

🇨🇿 neproniknutelně

🇸🇰 nepreniknuteľne

🇨🇳 不可理解地

🇸🇮 nepronicljivo

🇮🇸 óútreiknanlega

🇰🇿 түсініксіз түрде

🇬🇪 გაურკვევლად

🇦🇿 anlaşılmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera inescrutable

Word origin

The word 'inscrutably' originates from the Latin word 'inscrutabilis', meaning 'unsearchable'. Over time, it evolved in English to convey a sense of mysteriousness and incomprehensibility. The adverb 'inscrutably' is often used to describe situations, expressions, or actions that are difficult to understand or interpret. It adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the subject at hand, leaving room for interpretation and speculation.