inaudible

[ in-aw-duh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not audible; incapable of being heard.

inaudible

/ ɪnˈɔːdəbəl /

adjective

1. not loud enough to be heard; not audible

Derived Forms

• inˈaudibly, adverb
• inˌaudiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• in·audi·bili·ty in·audi·ble·ness noun
• in·audi·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaudible¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; in- ³ + audible

Example Sentences

Making those voices inaudible is a key goal for the functioning of the warfare state.

From Salon

In a video posted by a fan on X, the photographer's remarks are inaudible but Waddingham said: "Oh my God, you'd never say that to a man, my friend."

From BBC

For some, spasms push the vocal cords too far apart, creating breathy and nearly inaudible speech.

From Los Angeles Times

I strained to hear what came next but, to my frustration, it was inaudible.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Red Crescent team ring back, it is Hind who answers, her voice almost inaudible, drowned in fear.

From BBC

Related Words

• hushed
• imperceptible
• muffled