as in nascent
beginning to come into existence
inchoate feelings of affection for a man whom she had, up till now, thought of as only a friend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inchoate
Bill watched the inchoate group, his irritation at their puckishness melting away—in its stead, curiosity.
—
Hazlitt, 9 Dec. 2024
There is fun, and glory, but underneath these is a more inchoate drive, an ontological imperative, maybe, to play with fire.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 18 Nov. 2024
Another problem with the analysis is that the candidates’ proposals are inchoate — as the committee acknowledges.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
Such harm usually comes at the expense of workers, customers, and communities—and explains much of the malaise and inchoate rage that plagues America.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for inchoate
Hazlitt, 9 Dec. 2024
There is fun, and glory, but underneath these is a more inchoate drive, an ontological imperative, maybe, to play with fire.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 18 Nov. 2024
Another problem with the analysis is that the candidates’ proposals are inchoate — as the committee acknowledges.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
Such harm usually comes at the expense of workers, customers, and communities—and explains much of the malaise and inchoate rage that plagues America.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for inchoate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inchoate
Adjective
-
With its spinoff from NBCUniversal looming (and with it a split from NBC News), MSNBC continues to staff up its nascent news division.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
-
The brand describes Cyrus as the perfect model for the nascent fragrance; someone who’s both free-spirited and versatile.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
-
The project saw its construction costs triple from an initial request for proposals estimate of $54 million in 2021 to its final budget of $152 million, which was presented to the University of California Board of Regents for approval in 2022.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
-
The film added an additional $30 million overseas, propelling its initial worldwide tally to $60 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 June 2025
Adjective
-
Consequently, embracing innovation and technology to contain incipient fires quickly is critical.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
-
Since the shale boom, oil prices and the U.S. dollar have risen in tandem, suggesting an incipient case of Dutch disease in the United States.—
Michael L. Ross,
Foreign Affairs,
12 June 2025
Adjective
-
News of its foray into prediction markets has helped its stock price gain more than 100% in the first half of 2025.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
-
Was there a sense of pressure returning to this world after the success of the first film?—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
29 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inchoate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inchoate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share