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- DictionaryIn·dis·tinct/ˌindəˈstiNG(k)t/
adjective
- 1. not clear or sharply defined: "his speech was slurred and indistinct"
Jan 29, 2024 · indistinct ( comparative more indistinct, superlative most indistinct) (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim. Synonyms: fuzzy, ill-defined; see also Thesaurus: indistinct. (of a thought, idea etc) hazy or vague. Synonyms: ambiguous, equivocal; see also Thesaurus: vague.
5 days ago · indistinct in American English. (ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt ) adjective. not distinct. ; specif., a. not seen, heard, or perceived clearly; faint; dim; obscure. b. not separate or separable; not clearly marked off; not plainly defined.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Colours & sounds in‧dis‧tinct /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt / AWL adjective an indistinct sound, image, or memory cannot be seen, heard, or remembered clearly OPP distinct She muttered something indistinct.
What does the adjective indistinct mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective indistinct . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of indistinct in English: indistinct. Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋ (k)t/ adjective. not clear or sharply defined: his speech was slurred and indistinct. More example sentences Synonyms. Derivatives. indistinctness. Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktnəs/ noun. Example sentences. Origin.
not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings. not clearly distinguishable or perceptible, as to the eye, ear, or mind: He heard an indistinct muttering. not distinguishing clearly: After the accident he suffered from indistinct vision and faulty hearing. Latin indistinctus. See in - 3, distinct. 1520–30. in′dis•tinct′ly, adv.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to indistinct. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of indistinct. The radio program was indistinct because of the static. The point of the book was indistinct. Synonyms. muffled. vague. not distinct. unintelligible. unclear. inaudible. weak. faint.
