indistinct

adjective

in·​dis·​tinct ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t 

: not distinct: such as

a

: not sharply outlined or separable : blurred

indistinct figures in the fog

b

: faint, dim

an indistinct light in the distance

c

: not clearly recognizable or understandable : uncertain

indistinctly

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t-lē 

-ˈstiŋ-klē

adverb

indistinctness

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t-nəs 

-ˈstiŋk-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• vague
• faint
• hazy

Examples of indistinct in a Sentence

indistinct figures in the fog

managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour

Recent Examples on the Web

Shrill treble joins the errant bass, making everything sound muddy and indistinct. —ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025

My outfit is indistinct, but my slight smile is obvious, even as my hand obscures half of my face. —Amanda Uhle august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025

Yet, its home page is crowded with indistinct links, poor mobile performance and a lack of plain-language labeling. —Cade Collister, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

But even that latter monster showed only a shimmering red blob of a planet with shifting, indistinct imagery. —Rod Pyle, Space.com, 14 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin indistinctus, from in- + distinctus distinct

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indistinct

• interlinked
• blinked
• clinked
• inked
• kinked
• linked
• tinct
• winked
• distinct
• extinct
• hoodwinked
• precinct

Kids Definition

indistinct

adjective

in·​dis·​tinct ˌin-dis-ˈtiŋ(k)t 

: not distinct or clear

indistinct figures in the fog

a far-off indistinct light

indistinctly adverb

indistinctness noun