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Definition of ineloquent

ineloquent

/ɪnˈɛl.ə.kwənt/
in · el · o · quent
Adverb:ineloquently
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1

Lacking fluency, grace, or persuasiveness in speech or writing; not eloquent.

Example

"Despite his somewhat ineloquent delivery, the sincerity of the witness's testimony deeply moved the jury."

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• Nearby Words

ineligibility
ineligible
ineligibly
ineloquent
inept
ineptitude
ineptly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin 'ineloquens', combining the negative prefix 'in-' ('not') with 'eloquens' ('speaking out, fluent'), from the verb 'eloqui' ('to speak out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ineloquent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ineloquent
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