Inaudible

usgb/ɪnˈɔːdəbl/
adjective

Cannot be heard because it is too quiet or unclear.

She whispered something inaudible to me.
Visual representation of "inaudible" - Cannot be heard because it is too quiet or unclear.

Often appears as...

  • inaudible whisper
  • inaudible noise
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Volume Matters

Inaudible implies a volume too low for human ears, not just a desire for silence.

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Even at max volume, the speaker's voice was inaudible.
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Not Always Quiet

Background noise can render sounds inaudible, not necessarily because they are quiet.

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The construction noise made her voice inaudible.
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Context Clarity

Inaudible often indicates that the specific words or sounds cannot be distinguished.

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His reply was inaudible over the phone's static.
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