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Indistinct

(of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

📖 Definitions of "Indistinct"

adjective
  1. 1

    (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

  2. 2

    (of a thought, idea etc) hazy or vague

  3. 3

    (of speech) difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

🔄 Synonyms of "Indistinct"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
blearyTired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.
dimnounNot bright or colorful.
nebulousVague or ill-defined.
vagueverbNot clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
faintverb(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
muzzynounBewildered; dazed.
shadowyIn shadow; darkened by shadows.
veiledCovered by a veil.
foggyObscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
fuzzynounVague or imprecise.
cloudyCovered with or characterised by clouds.
wispyConsisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
nebulosenounnebulous; cloudy
hazynounThick or obscured with haze.
blurredOut of focus; partially obscured; smudged.
blurry(of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.
bedimmedmade dim or indistinct

↔️ Antonyms of "Indistinct"

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WordDefinition
distinctverbDifferent from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Indistinct"

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WordDefinition
blurry(of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.
shadowyIn shadow; darkened by shadows.
blurredOut of focus; partially obscured; smudged.
muzzynounBewildered; dazed.
blearyTired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.
faint(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
nebulosenebulous; cloudy
nebulousVague or ill-defined.
foggyObscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
hazyThick or obscured with haze.
cloudynounCovered with or characterised by clouds.
vagueNot clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
wispyConsisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
fuzzynounVague or imprecise.
dimNot bright or colorful.
veiledCovered by a veil.
bedimmedmade dim or indistinct
obscureDifficult to understand; abstruse.
ambiguousOpen to multiple interpretations.
indistinguishableNot distinguishable; not capable of being perceived, known, or discriminated as separate and distinct

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