INDISCERNIBLE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

indiscernible

adjective

Definition of indiscernible

as in obscure

formal impossible to see, hear, or know clearly Hidden under vines and moss, the crumbling wall was almost indiscernible. a change made for indiscernible reasons

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Recent Examples of indiscernible The jacket looks nearly indiscernible from Johnson’s, with its cherry-red color, oversized front pockets, and contrasting corduroy collar. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 The driver reported Morgan had shouted something indiscernible. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Rabia Amin, Cheema’s 27-year-old daughter, looked up at the fading pictures of the menu items, now comically indiscernible. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 The nightingale flew around the fox’s head, the two of them chortling in their own indiscernible ways. — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indiscernible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscernible

Adjective

This includes sourcing suppliers for obscure or discontinued parts.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The Venezuelan government granted an obscure private oil company, North American Blue Energy Partners, concessions to develop those reserves.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

These mysterious features are a bunch of broad, shallow pits scattered across the Martian bedrock.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
But his plans are turned upside down by a mysterious announcement signed by Lupin, that multiple museums are to be hit with simultaneous heists.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mysterious

Adjective

Said stretchy material was opaque around the waist and hips before transitioning into this gauzy sheer fabric that moved beautifully as Kardashian walked.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
There are about 100 opaque, sheer, and special-effect shades (like pearlescent and metallic) to choose from, including pinks from sheer to neon, mauves, cherry red, and fun colors (navy, emerald, lavender) based on Olive & June’s best sellers.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of opaque

Adjective

Of all the awful plays the Carolina defense made Sunday in a 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears, two of the most incomprehensible came from one of their best and smartest players.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2026
The first two interceptions weren’t great, but the third one was truly incomprehensible.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of incomprehensible

Adjective

Remedy games encourage a kind of obsession and fascination from players, not just with inexplicable lore but with thick atmosphere.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Since at least 1389, two vials purportedly containing the saint’s blood have been venerated in Naples because of their inexplicable ability to liquefy on his feast days.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of inexplicable

Adjective

Yet cycling’s code of ethics is both large and indistinct; the scale of Pogačar’s dominance threatens its traditions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
There, a holiday somewhere hot and indistinct, the only clear memory compressed into the feeling of rough grains of sand studding her feet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of indistinct

Adjective

Visible, timely payments delivered through channels customers already trust, consistently outperform vague bill credits customers barely notice.

— Amber Mullaney, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
According to Morrison, the best candidates skip posts with vague or bloated requirements.

— Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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