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

“What happened,” he asked, mumbling something that the transcript describes as “INAUDIBLE.”

From Salon

At each question, Trump barely nodded his head and, according to pool reports, said a “yes” that was inaudible from my spot in the overflow room.

From Slate

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

Boudin said digitizing modern courtrooms may be inevitable, but warned of problems he experienced with electronic recordings during his career as a San Francisco prosecutor, including in misdemeanor cases where testimony was muffled or inaudible — problems a court reporter would have prevented.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hushed
• imperceptible
• muffled