ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Indistinct

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Indistinct is an adjective meaning (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.

Meaning

(of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.

More Meanings

  1. (of a thought, idea etc) hazy or vague
  2. (of speech) difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

Example Sentences

indistinct sign
indistinct sound
indistinct murmur
indistinct whisper

Synonyms for indistinct

Depending on context, synonyms include dim, fuzzy, hazy, ill-defined, indefinite, indistinguishable.

Antonyms for indistinct

Common opposites include distinct, clear, defined, sharp, transparent, well-defined.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blurry, shadowy, blurred, muzzy, bleary, faint.

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