indigestible

adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈje-stə-bəl 

: not digestible : not easily digested

indigestibility

ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indigestible noun

Examples of indigestible in a Sentence

Their presentation was an indigestible mass of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

Gastrointestinal Disturbances Bariatric surgery affects how quickly food moves through your body, which can increase the risk of developing bezoars or hard, indigestible masses.1 Additionally, eating too much food or consuming too many simple carbohydrates may trigger nausea and vomiting. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025

Easy to Digest Juicing, including cold pressing, removes the indigestible fibrous skin and pulp. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants. —Jack Guy, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025

These sea lilies had likely been eaten by an animal—possibly some type of fish—that subsequently regurgitated the indigestible parts. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin indigestibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin digestibilis digestible

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indigestible

• contestable
• detestable
• digestible
• suggestible
• incontestable
• testable

Kids Definition

indigestible

adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl 

-də-

: not digestible or easily digested

Medical Definition

indigestible

adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl, -də- 

: not digestible : not easily digested

a diet with much indigestible fiber

indigestibility

-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

plural indigestibilities