Inaudible
Not able to be heard; too quiet, distant, or muffled to be perceived by the ear.
adjectiveInaudible
Not able to be heard; too quiet, distant, or muffled to be perceived by the ear.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine you’re in a crowded stadium. A friend is trying to tell you something, but the roar of the crowd is so loud that their words never reach your ear. Their message is inaudible.
Sounds Like
in-AW-dih-buhl
Looks Like
in + audible (not audible)
Remember This
The prefix in- meaning 'not' combines with audible (able to be heard) to form inaudible. It describes sounds that exist but cannot be heard clearly due to volume, distance, or interference.
Other Forms
Connect With
audible (opposite), silent, unheard, muffled, hushed
Note
Do not confuse inaudible with unintelligible. Inaudible refers to a sound that cannot be heard, whereas unintelligible means it cannot be understood. Also, 'inaudibly' is the adverb form and 'inaudibility' is the noun form.