INDISTINCT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinct

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t

Definition of indistinct

as in vague

not seen or understood clearly managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour

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Recent Examples of indistinct Even populous British colonies like Virginia and Pennsylvania grew blurry on their western frontiers, where indistinct borders were protected by a few lonely forts. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The video contained audio of the girl choking, as well as indistinct banging in the truck. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Three gigantic abstract paintings lean against the counter, each an indistinct blob of color. — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indistinct

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Adjective

The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Trip reports were vague but full of warnings about steep canyon walls and boat-eating holes.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

There was a pungent smell and a faint buzzing sound coming from the bedroom.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Though her father has moved to Savannah in the faint hope of reviving his relationship with her and his grandchildren, Anna has wisely kept her distance from him, given his criminal past and his as-yet-unarticulated failings as a parent.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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