Antonyms for indistinct

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-di-stingkt

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt

Definition of indistinct

Origin : c.1400 (implied in indistinctly "equally, alike"), from Latin indistinctus "not distinct, confused," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + distinctus (see distinct). Related: Indistinctly; indistinctness.

adj obscure, ambiguous

Example sentences :

They recite in a timid and indistinct tone the prescribed fustian.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various

But there was only an indistinct humming, and nothing precise came to her.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

In an indistinct way he felt the dishonor that was Alan Porter's being given to him.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

He muttered an indistinct "Very well, mamma," as he shut the door.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

It left in the paper an indistinct impression resembling a fabric.
Extract from : « Why Bewick Succeeded » by Jacob Kainen

Vague, indistinct to ourselves, unbounded by hope or remembrance.
Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells

There were black figures moving near it; they were indistinct.
Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin

The outlines of earth and sky all round are vague, indistinct.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

First, it was only an indistinct murmur, then came words and fragments of phrases.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

No wonder, then, that his work too is an indistinct expression of truth.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Synonyms for indistinct

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