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unintelligible

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


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Nor did he deploy the jargon and mathematics that today render the deliberations of the doctors of economics unintelligible to any but a fellow adept.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 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

I've heard more than once that my Spanish is unintelligible, the same criticism some people level at Bad Bunny's songs.

From BBC Feb. 10, 2026

The girl mumbled something unintelligible and pushed a meatball around in her bowl.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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