indiscernible
adjective
in·dis·cern·ible
ˌin-di-ˈsər-nə-bəl 
-ˈzər-
: incapable of being discerned : not recognizable as distinct
Examples of indiscernible in a Sentence
Hidden under vines and moss, the crumbling wall was almost indiscernible.
a change made for indiscernible reasons
Recent Examples on the Web
On the other side, the suspect painted numerous indiscernible letters.
—
Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 8 Jan. 2024
In fashion, micro trends such as 2014 Normcore, or more recently Cottagecore, suggest that being cool can lie in being indiscernible from the masses, or adopting an old-fashioned style.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023
The lines between fantasy and reality blur and the boundaries between truth and fiction become almost indiscernible.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 11 Apr. 2023
Sporting a mohawk that added a few inches to their height, Lil Uzi Vert rapped a bar about stacking his money so high that his height would be completely indiscernible.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023
So much of what’s real is indiscernible.
—Kc Cole, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021
Today’s scam ads are often indiscernible from legitimate listings, and can appear on reputable job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed, as well as in your inbox as phishing attacks.
—Arianne Cohen, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Here are six strategies to unearth and draft your very own Tom Brady, who could be indiscernible right under your nose.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
There is some indication of the former two capacities, but the latter is indiscernible.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 8 Jan. 2024
In fashion, micro trends such as 2014 Normcore, or more recently Cottagecore, suggest that being cool can lie in being indiscernible from the masses, or adopting an old-fashioned style.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023
The lines between fantasy and reality blur and the boundaries between truth and fiction become almost indiscernible.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 11 Apr. 2023
Sporting a mohawk that added a few inches to their height, Lil Uzi Vert rapped a bar about stacking his money so high that his height would be completely indiscernible.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023
So much of what’s real is indiscernible.
—Kc Cole, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021
Today’s scam ads are often indiscernible from legitimate listings, and can appear on reputable job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed, as well as in your inbox as phishing attacks.
—Arianne Cohen, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Here are six strategies to unearth and draft your very own Tom Brady, who could be indiscernible right under your nose.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
There is some indication of the former two capacities, but the latter is indiscernible.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'indiscernible.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1635, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near indiscernible
Cite this Entry
“Indiscernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscernible. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on indiscernible
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share