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Definitions

indistinct

[in-di-stingkt] / ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt /
ADJECTIVE
obscure, ambiguous
Synonyms
WEAK
bleared bleary blurred confused dark dim doubtful faint fuzzy hazy ill-defined inaudible inconspicuous indefinite indeterminate indiscernible indistinguishable inexact misty muffled murky out of focus shadowy unclear undefined undetermined unheard unintelligible vague weak
Antonyms
WEAK
apparent certain defined definite discernible distinct evident explicit plain positive sure

Example Sentences

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Yet from that painful personal source emerges something unfortunately indistinct, as though softly blanketed by the snow that sifts slowly down during this holiday drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The photo we see today is grainy and indistinct.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

The ceremony was being livestreamed on YouTube, where it was reported that muffled, indistinct noise could be heard on the broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

Otherwise, Doug Liman’s 2005 action comedy is a slight distraction – fun, but indistinct.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

He was panting as he approached the little house set back in a clearing of the woods, indistinct among the shadows and the veils of fog that enveloped it.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt