illegible (Meaning)

Wordnet

illegible (a)

(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible

Webster

illegible (a.)

Incapable of being read; not legible; as, illegible handwriting; an illegible inscription.

Synonyms & Antonyms of illegible

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illegible Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient manuscript was so illegible that scholars struggled to decipher its contents.
  2. The doctor's handwriting was notoriously illegible, making it difficult for patients to follow their medication instructions.
  3. The ransom note was intentionally illegible, leaving authorities baffled as to its origin.
  4. The student's exam paper was almost illegible due to their rushed and careless writing.
  5. The graffiti scrawled on the wall was completely illegible, making it impossible to interpret its message.
  6. The forged signature on the document was illegible, raising suspicions of fraud.
  7. The warning label on the chemical container was faded and illegible, creating a safety hazard.
  8. The plaque commemorating the historical event had become illegible over time, obscuring its inscription.
  9. The ancient runes carved into the stone were so illegible that archaeologists were unable to determine their meaning.
  10. The message etched into the metal locket was illegible, leaving its wearer forever wondering about its significance.

FAQs About the word illegible

(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legibleIncapable of being read; not legible; as, illegible handwriting; an illegible inscription.

faint, obscure, indecipherable, undecipherable,unreadable, unclear,indistinct,

clean, readable, fair, clean, readable, fair, legible,legible,decipherable, decipherable

The ancient manuscript was so illegible that scholars struggled to decipher its contents.

The doctor's handwriting was notoriously illegible, making it difficult for patients to follow their medication instructions.

The ransom note was intentionally illegible, leaving authorities baffled as to its origin.

The student's exam paper was almost illegible due to their rushed and careless writing.