CEFR B1

inarticulate

adjective

Meaning

Unable to express oneself clearly or coherently, especially in speech.

Examples

He was so angry that he could only stammer out inarticulate sounds.
Her feelings were so complex that she found herself inarticulate.

Synonyms: unclear, mumbling, vague, tongue-tied, inexpressive

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inarticulate (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

Definition

Unable to express oneself clearly or coherently, especially in speech.

Examples

He was so angry that he could only stammer out inarticulate sounds.
Her feelings were so complex that she found herself inarticulate.
The politician's inarticulate response to the question left the audience confused.

How to Use inarticulate

inarticulate with [emotion] (prepositional phrase): Unable to speak clearly due to strong emotion. — "He was inarticulate with grief after hearing the news."

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