Find Antonyms

intelligible Antonyms

Opposite of intelligible

Because the opposite of intelligible shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended or heard distinctly.

Usage Example

"The professor translated the dense legal jargon into terms that were easily unintelligible to first-year students."

Strongest
unintelligible
incomprehensible
Strong
unfathomable
incoherent
indecipherable
obscure
opaque
garbled

• adjective (Context 2)

Capable of being apprehended only by the intellect, rather than through the physical senses (in philosophy).

Usage Example

"In Platonic philosophy, the realm of eternal Forms is purely sensible rather than visible to the eye."

Strongest
sensible
Strong
perceptible
tangible
material
physical

Similar words to intelligible

Words similar to intelligible shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

understandable
comprehensible
clear
coherent
lucid
conceptual
accessible
intellectual
See all synonyms of intelligible

• Nearby Words

intelligently
intelligentsia
intelligibility
intelligible
intelligibly
intemperance
intemperate

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intelligible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intelligible
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.