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Definition of unintelligibly

unintelligibly

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bli/
un · in · tel · li · gi · bly
Adjective:unintelligible
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is impossible to understand, comprehend, or decipher, especially because of indistinct speech, poor writing, or excessive complexity.

Example

"Still groggy from the anesthesia, the patient mumbled unintelligibly to the recovery room nurse."

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• Rhymes for unintelligibly

• Nearby Words

unintelligent
unintelligently
unintelligible
unintelligibly
unintended
unintentional
unintentionally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'unintelligible' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'intelligible' derives from the Latin 'intelligibilis' (capable of being understood), from 'intelligere' (to understand or perceive), which combines 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose or read).

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