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unintelligible

[uhn-in-tel-i-juh-buhl] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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But overall, the music was at odds with the unintelligible staging.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

It’s a strange occurrence, but no stranger than her suddenly speaking an unintelligible language during the morning broadcast, just before collapsing.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

The fan shouts “Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr!” but his mouth is so stuck full of peanut butter that he’s unintelligible.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2026

The practice could be seen everywhere on the daily commute, adorned on walls, tunnels and metal shutters - always unintelligible, loud and colourful.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

Gradually the plans grew into a complicated mass of cranks and cog-wheels, covering more than half the floor, which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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