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as in confusing
not clearly or logically connected
the thriller's incoherent plot left movie audiences wondering who did what
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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
Anne criticized the length and agreed with Ryan’s review that the script is often muddled and incoherent despite a hefty performance from Julia Roberts as a philosophy professor grappling with her student’s (Ayo Edebiri) against a colleague, played by Andrew Garfield.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of secondary enforcement, the application has been selective, incoherent, and easily dismissed.
—Brett Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Taken together, the messages are incoherent.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of secondary enforcement, the application has been selective, incoherent, and easily dismissed.
—Brett Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Taken together, the messages are incoherent.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incoherent
Adjective
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The agency said the company relied on confusing interfaces and obscure disclosures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite loving the brand, the process felt like an afterthought—confusing policy language, multiple touchpoints and no proactive communication.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ball State stated the employee's comments were inconsistent with her role and caused significant disruption.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Manning was inconsistent through the air, and the Longhorns were sloppy in some areas, but their defense limited UTEP's offense, giving Texas enough to pull away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Customers feel the strain—slower service, disjointed experiences, and fading loyalty.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the post-mortems of last year’s end-of-an-era season, much was made of what management viewed as a disjointed training camp.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Italian journalist Federica Polidoro asked, drawing a range of confused and amused reactions from the three stars.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the background of the video, a confused looking Howlett can be seen standing by in an identical long sleeve shirt as the one the actor is wearing.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both quarterbacks faced quality defenses and challenges in their own ways — Herbert with the withering pass rush and Nix with the frustrating Jesse Minter shells that keep everything in front and require a combination of patience and opportunism.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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In total, the Red Sox left 10 men on base in a frustrating final meeting with their American League East rivals, who bested them 7-3 to avoid being swept at Steinbrenner Field.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Take the quiz here … CHAOTIC CALAMITY – Seahawks' celebration turns to disaster as bizarre fumble gives Cardinals new life.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Watch On Together, the beads and star arms painted a bizarre, layered portrait of Saturn's skies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the true spectacle, his essence, is watching Hardy barge to an absurd-but-revealing 485 yards after contact and what that’s creating.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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This remake is most curious for the contrast—Cervantes’ novel is thought to be the first realist piece of literature, where Rushdie’s update is decidedly absurd.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Incoherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incoherent. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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