indistinct

adj — 3 senses

indistinct

adj

/ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Etymology From Middle French indistinct, from Latin indistinctus. English equivalent in- + distinct.

1

Of an image etc not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

  • indistinct sign
2

Of a thought hazy or vague

3

Of speech difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

  • indistinct consonant sound
  • indistinct sound
3 more examples
  • indistinct murmur
  • indistinct rustling
  • indistinct whisper
Synonyms
dim, fuzzy, hazy, ill-defined, ill-marked, indefinite, indistinct, indistinguishable, muzzy, obscure, undefined, vague
Antonyms
distinct, clear, defined, sharp, transparent, well-defined, well-marked
Derived terms
indistinctly, indistinctness
Related terms
hidden
Hyponyms
dark, shadowy, faint, cloudy, nebulous, turbid, blurred, blurry, smudged, out of focus, unfocused, hazed

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