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 The book is Labarge’s attempt to tell the story of what happened to her and her family without sanitizing what happened, which requires her (and the reader) to sit with thoughts that are sometimes incoherent and irrational. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Building a comprehensive model Attempts at studying errors in quantum computation have traditionally worked with only one type of error, either coherent or incoherent. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Viewed through the lens of traditional alliance politics, the behavior appears incoherent. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 The Academy knew retroactively grading the crew of a 90-year-old movie would be incoherent. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 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
  • That disconnect may be confusing to consumers and investors who assume the stock market and economy mirror one another, moving in lockstep.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Actors play multiple roles, which can be confusing, but red or white roses sometimes worn by the characters help keep us on track.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of confusing
Adjective
  • Diving for loose balls, boxing out, guarding whoever Steve Kerr told him to, and occasionally making a basket.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Tempers flared late in the fourth quarter when Kings center Dylan Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Brought in to be Plum’s partner in the backcourt, Atkins has had an inconsistent offensive season, with career-low scoring and shooting numbers.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The Longhorns were inconsistent last season, finishing 10th in the SEC before ending with an impressive NCAA tournament performance.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of inconsistent
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  • However, as things stand, the 2026-27 Penguins lineup feels a little disjointed.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Grover points to Apple’s rollout of video podcasting inside Apple Podcasts as a case study in how disjointed this has become.
    — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of disjointed
Adjective
  • Many victims feel embarrassed or confused and wait, and that delay is exactly what the scammers are counting on.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • If anyone becomes hot to the touch, extremely confused or unconscious, get help immediately.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • The resulting video review took three minutes, frustrating Mbappé, who wanted to take the kick much sooner.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • What makes this so frustrating is that the logic often sounds responsible.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of frustrating
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  • When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • Space startup activity has been growing for years, with new companies hitting unicorn valuations at a pace that would have seemed absurd five years ago.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • That the Fendons don’t think to immediately tell their devastated adult son, Harry (Craig Roberts), that his dad is still alive is only the first delightfully absurd wrinkle in this mischievous black comedy.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of absurd

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