indistinctly

Meaning

In a way that is not clear or sharply defined; vaguely or obscurely.

Examples

• The old photograph showed the faces of the people indistinctly, making it hard to identify them.
• From a distance, the figures in the fog appeared indistinctly, like shadows moving through the mist.

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli/

How to Use indistinctly

speak indistinctly (collocation)

To speak in a way that is difficult to understand. — "He was mumbling and speaking indistinctly, so I couldn't catch his words."

see indistinctly (collocation)

To see something without clear detail. — "Through the rain-streaked window, she could see the distant mountains indistinctly."

hear indistinctly (collocation)

To hear sounds or voices without clarity. — "The music from the next room played indistinctly, just a muffled beat."

Synonyms of indistinctly

Words with a similar meaning to indistinctly:

• vaguely
• obscurely
• faintly
• hazy

Antonyms of indistinctly

Words with the opposite meaning to indistinctly:

• clearly
• distinctly
• sharply