indecipherable

adjective

in·​de·​ci·​pher·​able ˌin-di-ˈsī-f(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce indecipherable (audio)
: incapable of being deciphered
indecipherable writing
an indecipherable message
indecipherably adverb

Examples of indecipherable in a Sentence

His handwriting is almost indecipherable. after so many years the paper label in the drawer of the antique desk is indecipherable
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The sound mix can be a little fuzzy wuzzy at times, dropping whole stretches of lyrics into almost indecipherable murkiness. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 The capability allowed users to encrypt almost all of their iCloud data, making messages, notes, photos and iPhone backups indecipherable, even when the information was stored in cloud computing centers. Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 There’s a circle with indecipherable writing on it, suspended in the center of a larger gold shape. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 Presenting as an indecipherable puzzle is paramount. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indecipherable

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indecipherable was in 1802

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“Indecipherable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecipherable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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