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 Moreover, whether intentional or the result of incoherent policy, ambiguity can allow both Washington and Tehran to claim wins. — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 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 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
  • If Manchester City appear confusing, then what to make of the puzzling turn of events at St James’ Park?
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Grown-ups can find Italian brainrot confusing, but kids love the Dadaist characters.
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of confusing
Adjective
  • After a pair of Rapids defenders allowed the ball to drop in the center of the area, Achouri slammed home the loose ball.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Maguire tried to increase the dynamism, at one stage ushering Tielemans aside to get a loose ball and dribble forward with purpose.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Jalen Coker’s three-year, $36 million contract solidified him as Carolina’s WR2, and his Round 11 ADP looks like a bargain compared to Tetairoa McMillan’s Round 4 price given the target competition around Bryce Young’s inconsistent passing attack.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The pitch had inconsistent shape and was difficult to command.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconsistent
Adjective
  • At their worst, the defense couldn’t get stops when needed, and their offense looked disjointed.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Critics like Carlock have noted that the space can feel disjointed for pedestrians, as roadways and cars still have the urban authority.
    — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disjointed
Adjective
  • After all, the greatest art often emerges from those who are at their most vulnerable, confused and lost.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the confused driver took them north of the city to Stoneham before finally turning around.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of confused
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  • McCaskill said the frequent outages are frustrating, especially during the high temperatures this summer.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, a tarp has covered the area where the letters were once installed, frustrating those who sought to the remove the president's name from the building.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • After meeting with a young, female director, who offers him the chance to play a bizarre and deeply unsympathetic character in her debut feature, Niaz leaves the audition unconvinced (and pretty offended).
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Barring anything bizarre unfolding in the next few weeks, Smack will almost certainly be the Packers’ Week 1 kicker in Minnesota.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • There has been something almost absurd about Ferran Torres’ summer.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX’s Starlink constellation currently performs an average of 1,000 maneuvers a day to dodge potential collisions, a number that would have seemed absurd just a decade ago.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of absurd

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