indecipherable

adjective

in·de·ci·pher·able ˌin-di-ˈsī-f(ə-)rə-bəl

Synonyms of indecipherable next

: incapable of being deciphered

indecipherable writing

an indecipherable message

indecipherably

ˌin-di-ˈsī-f(ə-)rə-blē

adverb

Examples of indecipherable in a Sentence

His handwriting is almost indecipherable. after so many years the paper label in the drawer of the antique desk is indecipherable

Recent Examples on the Web Egypt’s hieroglyphs and the Mycenaean script known as Linear B were also notoriously indecipherable—until the Rosetta Stone and a British genius produced working keys. —

Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024 Routes became indecipherable and some receiver button labels went missing. —

Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 These five books are some of the most frequently recommended, and won't inundate you with indecipherable financial jargon or put you to sleep. —

Becca Stanek, theweek, 29 July 2024 As things stand now, however, the data that would help patients make more informed choices are often inaccessible or indecipherable. —

Sejal Hathi, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2017 See all Example Sentences for indecipherable

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Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indecipherable was in 1802

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“Indecipherable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecipherable. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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