Definition

Poor quality of handwriting or spelling that is difficult to read or understand.

Example

The teacher struggled to read the student's work due to its cacography.

Conversation

I saw your notes from class, and I think I need to work on my handwriting.

Yeah, it can be tough sometimes; I struggle with cacography too.

It's embarrassing to show my notes to anyone because of that.

Don't worry, we can practice together and improve our writing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cacography → It is formed from "caco-" (from Greek "kakos", meaning bad) and "graphia" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word describes bad or poor writing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bad' ('caco-') writing ('graphia') to remember that 'cacography' refers to poor handwriting or spelling.

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