Indistinctly Meaning in English
word
ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli
in-di-STINKT-lee
ˌɪndɪstˈɪŋktli
in-dist-INKT-lee
Definition
In a way that is not clear, easy to see, or easy to understand; when something is hard to distinguish.
Usage & Nuances
'Indistinctly' is formal and most often describes unclear speech, sounds, or images. It's not used for describing people or objects that are actually distinct. Often used with verbs like 'hear', 'see', or 'speak'.
Spanish: indistintamente - de forma poco claraPortuguese (BR): indistintamente - de forma pouco claraPortuguese (PT): indistintamente - de forma pouco claraChinese (Simplified): 模糊地 - 不清楚地Chinese (Traditional): 模糊地 - 不清楚地Hindi: अस्पष्ट रूप सेArabic: بشكل غير واضحBengali: অস্পষ্টভাবে - স্পষ্ট না করেRussian: неотчётливо - нечёткоJapanese: はっきりとしないようにVietnamese: một cách mơ hồ - không rõ ràngKorean: 희미하게 - 불분명하게Turkish: belirsiz şekilde - net olmayan şekildeUrdu: غیر واضح طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan samar - secara tidak jelas
Example Sentences
She spoke indistinctly, so I couldn't understand her.
basic
The words on the sign could be read only indistinctly.
basic
I could see him indistinctly through the fog.
basic
He mumbled something indistinctly and walked away.
natural
"I hear voices, but only indistinctly through the wall," she whispered.
natural
The details of the painting could be seen only indistinctly because of the dim lighting.
natural