Definition

In a way that is not clear or easy to see or hear.

Example

She spoke indistinctly, making it hard for us to understand her.

Conversation

Did you hear what he said during the meeting?

Not really, I could only hear him indistinctly.

Yeah, it was hard to catch everything he mentioned.

I agree, it would help if he spoke a bit louder.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indistinctly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "distinct" (from Latin "distinctus", meaning separated or distinguished) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "indistinctly" means in a manner that is not clear or not easily distinguished.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'distinct' which means clear or separate, so 'indistinctly' means something that is not clear.

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