Incoherent

usgb/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrənt,ˌɪnkəʊˈherənt/
adjective

Not clear or easy to understand.

His incoherent speech made it difficult to understand his point
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Often appears as...

  • incoherent speech
  • incoherent thoughts
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Clarity Matters

Use 'incoherent' to describe unclear communication that's hard to comprehend.

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The lecture was incoherent, leaving many students bewildered.
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Speech Impediment

'Incoherent' can refer to speech that's unclear due to a speaker's impairment or distress.

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After the accident, his speech was slurred and incoherent.
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Emotional State

An emotional state can make someone's words incoherent, not just language ability.

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Overwhelmed with grief, she uttered incoherent pleas.
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