Synonyms of inaudible

inaudible

adjective

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.

Related Words

• silent
• faint
• hushed
• quiet
• intangible
• imperceptible
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• inconspicuous
• buried
• unnoticeable
• inappreciable
• subtle
• impalpable
• insignificant
• vague
• trivial
• hidden
• insensible
• slight
• unseeable
• liminal
• obscure
• slender
• disguised
• concealed
• covert
• unapparent
• shrouded
• unseen
• invisible

Dissimilar Words

• audible
• visible
• loud
• tangible
• recognizable
• observable
• noisy
• obvious
• sonorous
• clear
• noticeable
• evident
• prominent
• conspicuous
• striking
• deafening
• plain
• significant
• manifest
• apparent
• distinct
• perceptible
• straightforward
• discernible
• appreciable
• palpable
• sensible
• eye-catching
• ponderable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inaudible

The sound stage felt bludgeoned into submission throughout, as the intense distortion of bass, percussion and guitars made the instrument separation within the mix almost inaudible. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Many of these sounds, inaudible to humans until now, communicate intriguing and often important meaning. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Tornyol’s latest model, LeSonar2, features 32 ultrasonic emitters that produce ultrasonic pulses (inaudible to humans) which reflect off nearby objects or insects. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026

An inaudible heartbeat reverberates through the space at a frequency below human hearing, producing vibrations that can be felt by those standing nearby. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026