indistinct

in·dis·tinct

adjective \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

Rhymes with INDISTINCT

death instinct