scrutable

adjective

ˈskrü-tə-bəl How to pronounce scrutable (audio)
Definition of scrutablenext
as in understandable
capable of being understood she thinks that she's a sly and subtle schemer, but her machinations and motives are all too scrutable to those of us who know her

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Recent Examples of scrutable This transition of oil ownership from large, scrutable giants to smaller, obscure operators is one reason why some climate campaigners have argued against fossil fuel divestment. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 11 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutable
  1. understandable
  2. accessible
  3. comprehensible
Adjective
  • Musk first revealed the Cybertruck in late 2019, back when Tesla was still trading at a theoretically understandable price-to-earning ratio.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That’s maybe even understandable because, at least as far as NASA is willing to admit, no one has ever had sex in space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The Ultra focuses on delivering strong electric dirt bike performance at a more accessible price, while the Storm extends that concept with additional performance and control.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cramer likes Coach's position in the accessible luxury market, particularly its popularity among younger female consumers.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • New York University mathematician Roland Bauerschmidt says the first of these papers is both groundbreaking and comprehensible.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The only problem is that the lyrics aren’t really more comprehensible than actual Katseye jams.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of comprehensible

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“Scrutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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