incomprehensible (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn kɒm prɪˈhen sɪ bəl/

Definition

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

Examples

• His rapid speech was almost incomprehensible.

• The instructions were incomprehensible, so I couldn't assemble the furniture.

• She found the philosophical text to be utterly incomprehensible.

Synonyms of incomprehensible

Words with a similar meaning to incomprehensible:

• unclear
• puzzling
• bewildering
• enigmatic

Antonyms of incomprehensible

Words with the opposite meaning to incomprehensible:

• clear
• understandable
• lucid

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