Synonyms for inarticulate

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-ahr-tik-yuh-lit

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn ɑrˈtɪk yə lɪt

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Définition of inarticulate

Origin : c.1600, "not clear or intelligible" (of speech), from Late Latin inarticulatus "inarticulate, indistinct," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + articulatus, past participle of articulare (see articulation). Related: Inarticulately; inarticulateness.

adj unable to speak well

Example sentences :

Nevertheless, there was no anger in Dr. Ed's mind, only a vague and inarticulate regret.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He did not speak, but he made an inarticulate noise between a grunt and a sniff.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

His love partook of the nature of worship, dumb, inarticulate, a silent adoration.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

There was silence as deep as before, after one short, inarticulate murmur.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Then a strange, inarticulate cry was smothered in her throat.
Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge

Inarticulate cries were heard, Lapoulle shouted furiously to go ahead.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Cabasse's choking, inarticulate voice was heard exclaiming: "The cords, the cords!"
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

An inarticulate groan and a glance at the door from Lieders.
Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet

His face worked in spite of him, and he gave an inarticulate snort.
Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet

Their inarticulate cries came to him laden with one message only—death.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

Antonyms for inarticulate

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