Definitions

indistinct

[in-di-stingkt] / ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt /

ADJECTIVE

obscure, ambiguous

Synonyms

WEAK

bleared bleary blurred confused dark dim doubtful faint fuzzy hazy ill-defined inaudible inconspicuous indefinite indeterminate indiscernible indistinguishable inexact misty muffled murky out of focus shadowy unclear undefined undetermined unheard unintelligible vague weak

Antonyms

WEAK

apparent certain defined definite discernible distinct evident explicit plain positive sure

Example Sentences

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Indistinct images show individuals moving in or near the attack zone.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Indistinct is how I feel about most festivals.

From Slate • Oct. 28, 2015

Indistinct and shadowy, yet within it is an image; Shadowy and indistinct, yet within it is a substance.

From Time Magazine Archive

Indistinct figures were swarming through the mist, into which James had already disappeared.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Indistinct bird forms were roosting in cages; but her umbrella had no effect upon them.

From The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance by Partridge, Bernard

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