indecipherable
Americanadjective
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not decipherable; illegible.
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not understandable; incomprehensible.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- indecipherability noun
- indecipherableness noun
- indecipherably adverb
Etymology
Origin of indecipherable
First recorded in 1795–1805; in- 3 + decipherable ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Until recently, Mayan script was indecipherable; Mr. Stuart is among the few who helped to unlock it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The defining complaint about the sacked Dutchman was that after two-and-a-bit seasons the football was still formless and the tactical direction indecipherable.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024
With Can, his enigmatic, sometimes indecipherable utterances wove through free-flowing grooves.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024
In their response, prosecutors criticized the defense's requests as vague and often indecipherable, the AP reported.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2024
His solid form towered over the pair of them, and the expression on his face was still indecipherable.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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