unarticulated

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌʌnɑːrˈtɪkjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /ʌnˈɑːrtɪkjuːleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that is not clearly expressed or defined, often referring to thoughts or feelings that are not fully formed or articulated.

Example

Her unarticulated thoughts made it difficult for her to explain her feelings to others.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about my goals, but they feel so unarticulated right now.

I get that; sometimes it's hard to put everything into words.

Yeah, I wish I could express my feelings more clearly.

Maybe try writing them down first? It might help clarify those unarticulated thoughts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vague

inarticulate

ambiguous

Antonyms

articulated

clear

expressed

Root Explanation

Unarticulated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "articulatus" (from Latin, meaning jointed or clearly expressed). The word "unarticulated" means not clearly expressed or lacking clear jointedness in speech or thought.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') clearly 'expressed' ('articulatus') — that's why unarticulated means something that is not clearly expressed.

Visually Confused Words

uniarticulate

inarticulated