Inarticulate

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɑːrtɪkjʊlət/

Definitions of inarticulate

adjective expressed in a way that is unclear or difficult to understand

Example Sentences

A1 He was so nervous during the presentation that he became inarticulate.

A2 The toddler's attempts at speaking were inarticulate but adorable.

B1 The politician's speech was inarticulate and failed to convey his message effectively.

B2 The author's writing style is intentionally inarticulate to reflect the protagonist's inner turmoil.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he struggled to express his ideas coherently and often came across as inarticulate.

C2 The inarticulate nature of the contract led to misunderstandings between the parties involved.

Examples of inarticulate in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture was so complex that it left many students feeling inarticulate when trying to ask questions.

informal I always feel inarticulate when I try to explain my feelings to my friends.

slang I was so nervous during the interview that I became completely inarticulate.

figurative His emotions were so overwhelming that he found himself inarticulate, unable to express how he truly felt.

Grammatical Forms of inarticulate

past tense

inarticulated

plural

inarticulates

comparative

more inarticulate

superlative

most inarticulate

present tense

inarticulate

future tense

will inarticulate

perfect tense

have inarticulated

continuous tense

is inarticulating

singular

inarticulate

positive degree

inarticulate

infinitive

to inarticulate

gerund

inarticulating

participle

inarticulated

Origin and Evolution of inarticulate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inarticulate' originates from the Latin word 'inarticulatus', which is derived from 'in-' (not) and 'articulatus' (articulated or distinct).
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century to describe something not clearly expressed or pronounced, 'inarticulate' has evolved to also mean lacking the ability to speak fluently or coherently.