indistinct

in·dis·tinct

adj \ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t\

Definition of INDISTINCT

: not distinct: 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

— in·dis·tinct·ly \-ˈstiŋ(k)t-lē, -ˈstiŋ-klē\ adverb

— in·dis·tinct·ness \-ˈstiŋ(k)t-nəs, -ˈstiŋk-nəs\ noun

Examples of INDISTINCT

1. indistinct figures in the fog
2. <managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour>

Origin of INDISTINCT

Latin indistinctus, from in- + distinctus distinct

First Known Use: 1526

Related to INDISTINCT

Synonyms: blear, bleary, blurry, dim, foggy, fuzzy, gauzy, hazy, indefinite, faint, indistinguishable, misty, murky, nebulous, obscure, opaque, pale, shadowy, unclear, undefined, undetermined, vague

Antonyms: clear, definite, pellucid

Related Words: dark, dusky, gloomy; impalpable, inappreciable, intangible, invisible; hieroglyphic (also hieroglyphical), incomprehensible, indecipherable, indiscernible, inexplicable, mysterious, obfuscatory, puzzling

Near Antonyms: bright, distinct, evident, obvious, plain; certain, firm, strong, sure

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Rhymes with INDISTINCT

death instinct