CEFR B2

inscrutable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.

Examples

Her face remained inscrutable, giving no clue to her thoughts.
The ancient text was filled with inscrutable symbols.

Synonyms: mysterious, enigmatic, unfathomable, impenetrable

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inscrutable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈskruːtəbəl/

Definition

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.

Examples

Her face remained inscrutable, giving no clue to her thoughts.
The ancient text was filled with inscrutable symbols.
He gave an inscrutable smile that made her wonder what he was thinking.

Synonyms of inscrutable

Words with a similar meaning to inscrutable:

mysterious
enigmatic
unfathomable
impenetrable

Antonyms of inscrutable

Words with the opposite meaning to inscrutable:

understandable
transparent
obvious

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