unintelligible
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unintelligibility noun
- unintelligibleness noun
- unintelligibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of unintelligible
First recorded in 1610–20; un- 1 + intelligible
Example Sentences
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As last year’s wildfires multiplied, still 0% contained, field reporters — tasked with articulating the unintelligible on camera — grieved alongside Los Angeles in real time.
From Los Angeles Times
His eyes roved wildly beneath closed lids, and he did not stir, except to mutter something unintelligible.
From Literature
The practice could be seen everywhere on the daily commute, adorned on walls, tunnels and metal shutters - always unintelligible, loud and colourful.
From BBC
Whatever she said was rendered unintelligible among the thunderous cheers of fans who surged forward, putting her entourage to the test.
From Los Angeles Times
Casual viewers might have agreed more with Samuel L Jackson's plea for Lamar to keep it light; especially as some of his more densely-written lyrics were rendered unintelligible by the stadium's cavernous echo.
From BBC
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