Illegible Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈɫɛdʒəbəɫ
ih-LEJ-uh-buhl
ɪlˈɛdʒəbəl
il-EJ-uh-buhl
Definition
If something is illegible, it is impossible or very hard to read because it is unclear, messy, or badly written.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes handwriting or text that cannot be read. Common collocations are 'illegible handwriting', 'illegible signature', or 'the note was illegible'. Formal, not used for spoken words.
Spanish: ilegiblePortuguese (BR): ilegívelPortuguese (PT): ilegívelChinese (Simplified): 难以辨认的 - 难认的Chinese (Traditional): 難以辨認的 - 難認的Hindi: अपठनीयArabic: غير مقروءBengali: অস্পষ্ট - পড়া যায় নাRussian: неразборчивыйJapanese: 判読不能Vietnamese: không đọc đượcKorean: 읽을 수 없는Turkish: okunaksızUrdu: ناخواناIndonesian: tidak terbaca
Example Sentences
His handwriting is illegible.
basic
The doctor's note was illegible.
basic
Please rewrite your answer; it is illegible.
basic
I tried to read the address, but it was completely illegible after the rain.
natural
My signature was so rushed that it looks illegible on the form.
natural
The menu was so old and faded, most of it was illegible.
natural