as in silent
impossible to hear
She spoke so quietly that she was almost inaudible. The sound is inaudible to humans but can be heard by dogs.
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Recent Examples of inaudible
Low-end instruments are often inaudible or indistinct when played simultaneously, and the metallic ringing returns.
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Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2026
Ironically, Nolan has long been given grief for having borderline inaudible dialogue in films like Tenet, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer, and now he’s being given some grief for dialogue that’s as accessible-sounding as possible.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
The two exchange brief, inaudible words before heading toward the kitchen.
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Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
23 Apr. 2026
One was a very faint voice, often to the point of being inaudible.
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Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaudible
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2026
Ironically, Nolan has long been given grief for having borderline inaudible dialogue in films like Tenet, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer, and now he’s being given some grief for dialogue that’s as accessible-sounding as possible.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
The two exchange brief, inaudible words before heading toward the kitchen.
—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
23 Apr. 2026
One was a very faint voice, often to the point of being inaudible.
—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaudible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaudible
Adjective
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Croatia looked to have tied the game in the final moments, but the faintest of touches by a Croatian player made Croatia offside.
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Look almost directly above Mars for a much fainter, star-like point of light.
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But sometimes, hushed moments become the score’s most powerful statement.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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“Inaudible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaudible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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