Synonyms of indistinct

indistinct

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t 

as in vague

not seen or understood clearly

managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vague
• faint
• hazy
• unclear
• pale
• fuzzy
• blurry
• undefined
• shadowy
• nebulous
• indistinguishable
• obscure
• murky
• dark
• misty
• indefinite
• opaque
• foggy
• undetermined
• dim
• blear
• bleary
• dusky
• gauzy
• invisible
• intangible
• gloomy
• mysterious
• incomprehensible
• indiscernible
• inexplicable
• inappreciable
• puzzling
• impalpable
• indecipherable
• hieroglyphic
• obfuscatory

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clear
• definite
• distinct
• obvious
• evident
• certain
• plain
• bright
• pellucid
• strong
• sure
• firm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indistinct

Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

Nonpartisan voter guides from outlets such as CalMatters and KPBS depict the race as offering sharp policy contrasts rather than an indistinct muddle. — Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

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