Synonyms of indistinct
26 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for indistinct is obscure. Other synonyms of indistinct are fuzzy, ambiguous, gray, dim and vague. The opposite of indistinct is clear.
Synonyms and similar words for indistinct
adjectiveNot clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.
- fuzzyVague or imprecise.
- ill-defined
adjectiveHazy or vague.
- ambiguousOpen to multiple interpretations.
- equivocal
- generic
- grayOf indistinct, disputed or uncertain quality or acceptability.
- impreciseNot precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.
- indeterminate
- indefinite
- murkyCloudy, indistinct, obscure.
- nebulous
- turbidUnclear; confused; obscure.
- uncertain
- unclear
- undefined
- undefinableNot definable.
- vagueNot clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.
- woolly
- imperspicuous archaicVague; unclear; lacking clarity.
Opposite of indistinct
adjectiveMore antonyms
- distinct
- clear
- defined
- sharp
- transparent
- well-defined
- well-marked
Meaning of indistinct
- adjective Not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.
- adjective Hazy or vague.
- adjective Difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred.
indistinct in other languages
Questions about synonyms of indistinct
- What is another word for indistinct?
- Indistinct has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as obscure, fuzzy, ambiguous, gray, dim, vague, murky and turbid.
- What is the opposite of indistinct?
- The opposite of indistinct is clear.
- What does indistinct mean?
- Indistinct means not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.
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