Unintelligibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unintelligibly
[ ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒɪbli ]
speaking or writing
In a way that is not able to be understood; incoherently or incomprehensibly.
Synonyms
garbled, incoherently, incomprehensibly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unintelligibly |
Similar to 'unintelligibly', but often used redundantly or for emphasis.
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incoherently |
Describes speech or text that lacks logical or consistent structure, often associated with emotions or confusion.
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incomprehensibly |
Refers to something that is impossible to understand, often describing complex or foreign concepts.
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garbled |
Used to describe speech or text that is confused and distorted, often making it misleading or difficult to understand.
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Examples of usage
- He mumbled unintelligibly under his breath.
- The witness spoke unintelligibly due to her nervousness.
Translations
Translations of the word "unintelligibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ininteligivelmente
🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता से
🇩🇪 unverständlich
🇮🇩 tak dapat dipahami
🇺🇦 нерозбірливо
🇵🇱 niezrozumiale
🇯🇵 意味不明に
🇫🇷 inintelligiblement
🇪🇸 ininteligiblemente
🇹🇷 anlaşılmaz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 알아들을 수 없게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير مفهوم
🇨🇿 nesrozumitelně
🇸🇰 nezrozumiteľne
🇨🇳 无法理解地
🇸🇮 nerazumljivo
🇮🇸 óskiljanlega
🇰🇿 түсініксіз
🇬🇪 გაუგებრად
🇦🇿 anlaşılmaz şəkildə
🇲🇽 ininteligiblemente
Etymology
The word 'unintelligibly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intelligibly' which comes from the Latin word 'intelligere' meaning 'to understand'. The adverb 'unintelligibly' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,405, 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.
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