incoherent

adjective

ˌin-kō-ˈhir-ənt How to pronounce incoherent (audio)
Definition of incoherentnext
1
as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected the thriller's incoherent plot left movie audiences wondering who did what

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2
as in loose
consisting of particles that do not stick together a driveway covered with incoherent gravel

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Recent Examples of incoherent How does Etna—who keeps close company with humans but is by definition marginalized by them—hold on to himself in the face of rank, incoherent brutalities? — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 England have a great coach and positive momentum after their knockout victories over DR Congo and Mexico, but in both matches, their front press looked incoherent and inconsistent. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Their complaints have been mostly incoherent and illogical, with UEFA's statement in particular being laughably inaccurate. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026 The trial was a bit incoherent, with not much solid evidence presented. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for incoherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherent
  1. confusing
  2. loose
  3. inconsistent
  4. disjointed
  5. confused
  6. frustrating
  7. bizarre
  8. absurd
Adjective
  • Your husband’s abandonment was surely jarring, painful, and confusing.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Your husband’s abandonment was surely jarring, painful and confusing.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of confusing
Adjective
  • Officials had to reset Buffalo’s play clock in the first quarter so umpire Tab Slaughter could smash down loose soil in the backfield.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville's lead to 4-1.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Out wide, Oscar Bobb and Kevin, both 23, will compete for starting roles after inconsistent debut campaigns at Craven Cottage.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That results in inconsistent yields and increasingly low groundwater levels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconsistent
Adjective
  • The best outcomes are achieved by those who proactively address concerns around manual work, disjointed data and unclear responsibilities before investors, auditors and regulators have a chance to raise them.
    — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Director Joss Whedon has spoken before about behind-the-scenes fights with Marvel, and those creative disagreements are evident in Ultron’s disjointed action scenes and messy tone.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of disjointed
Adjective
  • Kat is confused and correct that giving her no explanation was an awful way of going about it.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Needless to say, that left everyone in Toronto a little confused.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Summary Many professionals discover their most impactful career lessons often come from demanding, even frustrating, bosses.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Senate Bill 29 directly confronted the most frustrating aspect of Election Day, ballot questions.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • But Ecuadorian authorities have remained mostly silent about the bizarre incidents.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bobby’s color palette is bizarre, and her idea of a sash that transforms into a shawl scarf is really cool but executed poorly.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and amplifier of the most absurd of MAGA’s many election-denying claims, was defeated convincingly in his bid for the GOP nomination for governor.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Those black rectangles in Study for a Black Drawing are absurd attempts at the ideal void.
    — Aaron Fagan, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of absurd

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