inarticulate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INARTICULATE
[more inarticulate; most inarticulate]
1
a
:
not able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing
:
not articulate
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He's smart, but somewhat inarticulate.
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an inarticulate drunk
b
:
not able to speak
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I was almost inarticulate with rage.
2
a
:
not expressed clearly or easily understood
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an inarticulate explanation
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an inarticulate reply
b
:
not understandable as spoken words
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an inarticulate cry
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inarticulate murmurs
c
:
not able to be expressed
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inarticulate longings
— inarticulately
adverb-
Her only response was to mumble inarticulately.
