inscrutability

noun

in·​scrutability (ˌ)inzˌkrütəˈbilətē How to pronounce inscrutability (audio)
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Synonyms of inscrutabilitynext
: the quality or state of being inscrutable

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“Inscrutability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inscrutability. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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