garbled

/ ˈɡɑːbəld /

adjective

1. jumbled or unclear because of distortion or omissions

Example Sentences

Now every garbled statement or odd behavior from Trump will reinforce her message.

From Salon

One sign is often that the person has weakness or numbness in one arm, as well as one side of their face appearing to drop, and their speech being slurred or garbled.

From BBC

There are familiar scenes involving bottles of soju, moments of awkward conversation and garbled philosophizing in this film.

From Los Angeles Times

Weakness in her right arm and hand left her unable to feed herself, and her speech remained somewhat garbled.

From New York Times

Half awake, Jason’s words came out garbled or too low for anyone to hear.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deficient
• fragmentary
• inadequate
• insufficient
• lacking
• partial
• sketchy