inaudible

[ in-aw-duh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not audible; incapable of being heard.

inaudible

/ ɪnˈɔːdəbəl /

adjective

1. not loud enough to be heard; not audible

Derived Forms

• inˈaudibly, adverb
• inˌaudiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·audi·bili·ty in·audi·ble·ness noun
• in·audi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaudible¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; in- ³ + audible

Example Sentences

Those low-pitched waves will travel just a few meters before becoming inaudible.

From Science News For Students

With music, I found that music that was supposed to be playing softly or in the background was often inaudible, so you aren’t getting the full experience.

From Popular-Science

Cannon and the trooper exchange words that are inaudible on the video.

From Washington Blade

L. Jinny explains that “the love is all drowned in [inaudible].”

From The Daily Beast

These folks hear a siren call that remains inaudible to the rest of us.

From The Daily Beast

Although almost inaudible when played alone this stop generated harmonics which powerfully reinforced the tone of the full organ.

From Project Gutenberg

He said something inaudible to Nina and went out of the room with a light, energetic stride.

From Project Gutenberg

Amid growing uproar his observations were inaudible to the Chair, and his presence undistinguishable.

From Project Gutenberg

She did not issue an order; and in emulation of her quiet manner, his instructions to his satellites were inaudible to the guests.

From Project Gutenberg

Her voice broke; the last words were almost inaudible: it was very wonderful for her to say so much.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hushed
• imperceptible
• muffled