inarticulate

/ˌɪnɑrˈtɪkjələt/
adjective
  1. Unable to express ideas or feelings clearly in speech or writing.
    • He became inarticulate with anger and could only stammer.
    • She felt inarticulate when trying to describe her gratitude.
    • The witness gave an inarticulate account of what happened.
  2. Not expressed in clear or understandable words; unclear or confused.
    • The artist's statement was inarticulate, leaving viewers puzzled.
    • The memo was full of inarticulate phrases that confused everyone.
    • His apology was so inarticulate that no one knew what he meant.
  3. Not having the ability to speak; silent or mute.
    • The injury left him temporarily inarticulate.
    • The inarticulate creature could only make grunting sounds.
    • In the dream, she was inarticulate and could not call for help.
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