Unintelligible Definition

unintelligible
adjective
  1. poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise; "unintelligible speech"
  2. not clearly understood or expressed

"Unintelligible" in song lyrics

See how unintelligible is used in real songs:

  • "It's a comedy festival; they're so unintelligible"
    Hilltop Hoods — Dumb Enough

Usage tips for "unintelligible"

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