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unleserlich

illegible

Etwas, das man nicht lesen oder entziffern kann, weil es zu undeutlich oder verwischt ist.

Definition & meaning

The German adjective „unleserlich“ means illegible or hard to read. It describes something that cannot be easily deciphered, usually referring to handwriting, text, or print that is blurred, smudged, or carelessly written.
Example: Die Schrift ist unleserlich – “The handwriting is illegible.”

In a figurative sense, it can also describe anything unclear or difficult to interpret, such as symbols, signs, or inscriptions.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Part of speech: Adjective
  • Comparative: unleserlicher
  • Superlative: am unleserlichsten

Word origin: The prefix „un-“ means not or non-, while „leserlich“ means legible or readable (from the verb „lesen“, to read). Thus, unleserlich literally means not readable.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • undeutlich – unclear
  • verschwommen – blurred
  • kaum lesbar – barely readable

Antonyms:

  • leserlich – legible
  • deutlich – clear

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Examples

Der Text ist unleserlich geschrieben.adjective

The text is written illegibly.

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