indistinct
adjectivecommon in dialogue
- //ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt//
not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
adjective
- 1
not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
indistinct sign
- 2
hazy or vague
- 3
difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred
indistinct consonant sound
indistinct sound
indistinct murmur
indistinct rustling
Etymology
From Middle French indistinct, from Latin indistinctus. English equivalent in- + distinct.
Forms
- comparative
- more indistinct
- superlative
- most indistinct
indigenous · Native to a land, especially before colonization.indigestion · A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related…indispensable · Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without.
indistinct · not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
indistinctly · In an indistinct manner.individual · A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a…individually · As individuals, separately, independently.