The Opposite(Antonym) of “intelligible”
The antonyms of intelligible are unintelligible and incomprehensible. These words describe the opposite of being able to be understood or comprehended.
Explore all Antonyms of “intelligible”
Definitions and Examples of unintelligible, incomprehensible
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not able to be understood or comprehended.
Example
The audio quality was so poor that the speaker's words were unintelligible.
Impossible to understand or make sense of.
Example
The advanced calculus textbook was incomprehensible to most students without prior knowledge of the subject.
Key Differences: unintelligible vs incomprehensible
- 1Unintelligible refers to something that cannot be understood due to poor quality or clarity.
- 2Incomprehensible refers to something that is impossible to understand or make sense of.
Effective Usage of unintelligible, incomprehensible
- 1Communication: Use these antonyms to describe speech, writing, or any form of communication that is difficult to understand.
- 2Education: Use these antonyms to describe concepts or ideas that are challenging to comprehend.
- 3Technology: Use these antonyms to describe devices or systems that have poor sound quality or unclear instructions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of intelligible are unintelligible and incomprehensible. Unintelligible describes something that cannot be understood due to poor quality or clarity, while incomprehensible describes something that is impossible to understand or make sense of. Use these words to describe communication, education, or technology that is difficult to understand.
