indistinct

[US]/ɪndɪ'stɪŋkt/
[UK]/ˌɪndɪ'stɪŋkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not clear or distinguishable, difficult to perceive or recognize, hazy.

Example Sentences

an indistinct pattern; indistinct shapes in the gloom.

an indistinct memory; an indistinct notion of how to proceed.

I have only an indistinct memory of my grandfather.

His indistinct speech makes it impossible to understand him.

His readings of her seemed now to be vapoury and indistinct .

Her words were inward and indistinct when she was in a state of half unconsciousness.

Real-world Examples

It had become hoarse and indistinct.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

I think this is an [indistinct] cream oversized jacket.

Source: Learn to dress like a celebrity.

If they were that far away, the sound would be fainter, more indistinct.

Source: Gone with the Wind

She could see the indistinct outline of a dark object below the surface, and realized what had happened.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

Were her tired eyes playing her tricks? — the white bricks of Tara blurred and indistinct.

Source: Gone with the Wind

She saw the dark bulk of a buggy stop in front of the house and indistinct figures alight.

Source: Gone with the Wind

It put some [indistinct], I always lose them.

Source: GQ — 10 Essentials for Celebrities

Your captain, from Greece as well, Captain [indistinct], ladies and gentlemen!

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Bring it home with 10 [indistinct] and 10,000 square feet of interior space.

Source: Celebrities' shopping spree

(indistinct) - Woah, hey there, my plant.

Source: BuzzFeedViolet

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