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He felt inarticulate when he was nervous.
What does Inarticulate mean?
Inarticulate means unable to explain clearly.
Dictionary definition
Not able to express thoughts clearly in words.
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The student was not inarticulate after practicing the speech several times.
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In the scene, the character's inarticulate reply showed confusion and strong emotion.
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Inarticulate means unable to explain clearly.
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Inarticulate
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in · ar · tik · yuh · lit · strongest beat: tik
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WordInarticulate.
Partadjective.
MeaningInarticulate means unable to explain clearly.
ExampleExample: He felt inarticulate when he was nervous.
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- Syllables
- in · ar · tik · yuh · lit
- Strongest beat
- tik
- Ending
- lit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tik.
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Synonyms
Words like Inarticulate
unclearNot easy to understand.
wordlessWithout words or unable to speak clearly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
articulateAble to express ideas clearly.
clearEasy to understand.
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Inarticulate word family
Base word
inarticulate
adjective
inarticulate
Base form.
adjective
articulate
Able to express ideas clearly.
adverb
inarticulately
In an unclear way.
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