Indecipherable
adjective
Impossible to read or understand.
His handwriting was indecipherable
Often appears as...
- indecipherable handwriting
- indecipherable text
adjective
Impossible to interpret or make sense of.
The error code was indecipherable
Often appears as...
- indecipherable code
- indecipherable data
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Impossible to read or understand.
His handwriting was indecipherable
Often appears as...
- indecipherable handwriting
- indecipherable text
adjective
Impossible to interpret or make sense of.
The error code was indecipherable
Often appears as...
- indecipherable code
- indecipherable data
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unreadable Writing
Used when someone's handwriting is so bad, you can't read it.
I tried to read his note, but it was indecipherable.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Jargon
When specialized language is used and it's too complex for outsiders to understand.
The medical report was indecipherable to anyone not a doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystery Languages
Refers to the difficulty of understanding unknown or ancient languages.
The archaeologists found indecipherable inscriptions on the ruins.
Pro Tip 1/3Unreadable Writing
Used when someone's handwriting is so bad, you can't read it.
I tried to read his note, but it was indecipherable.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Jargon
When specialized language is used and it's too complex for outsiders to understand.
The medical report was indecipherable to anyone not a doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystery Languages
Refers to the difficulty of understanding unknown or ancient languages.
The archaeologists found indecipherable inscriptions on the ruins.
Pro Tip 1/3Unreadable Writing
Used when someone's handwriting is so bad, you can't read it.
I tried to read his note, but it was indecipherable.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Jargon
When specialized language is used and it's too complex for outsiders to understand.
The medical report was indecipherable to anyone not a doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Mystery Languages
Refers to the difficulty of understanding unknown or ancient languages.
The archaeologists found indecipherable inscriptions on the ruins.
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Video examples
The secret messages of...
Norse poetry tells of runic spells, cast to ensure calm seas, safe childbirth and triumphant battles. But the exact nature of these spells isn’t fully understood— many of the inscriptions on swords, axes, and spears are indecipherable.
Video examples
The secret messages of...
Norse poetry tells of runic spells, cast to ensure calm seas, safe childbirth and triumphant battles. But the exact nature of these spells isn’t fully understood— many of the inscriptions on swords, axes, and spears are indecipherable.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jeff Baena
American Director
In my mind, if you went back to the Middle Ages, in Italy they'd be speaking Middle Age Italian. And at that point, it would obviously be indecipherable for us, but for the people of that time, it was just normal talking.
Quote examples
Jeff Baena
American Director
In my mind, if you went back to the Middle Ages, in Italy they'd be speaking Middle Age Italian. And at that point, it would obviously be indecipherable for us, but for the people of that time, it was just normal talking.
Example 1 of 1
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