incoherence

/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/
noun
  1. The quality of being unclear, illogical, or difficult to understand, especially in speech or writing.
    • The witness's testimony was full of incoherence, confusing the jury.
    • The essay was marked down for its incoherence and lack of structure.
    • Lack of sleep can lead to mental incoherence and poor decision-making.
  2. The state of being unable to express oneself clearly, often due to strong emotion or illness.
    • The shock of the news left him in total incoherence.
    • After the accident, she spoke in a state of incoherence, barely making sense.
    • His fever caused moments of incoherence where he couldn't finish a sentence.
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