illegible

The word “illegible” has 4 syllables: il-le-gi-ble.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛdʒəbəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for illegible?

In the thesaurus, “illegible” has 7 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illegible along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for illegible

  • faint
  • indecipherable
  • obscure
  • unclear
  • undecipherable
  • unintelligible
  • unreadable

Antonyms for illegible

  • clean
  • fair
  • legible
  • readable

Meanings of illegible

  • adjective
    1. Not clear enough to be read; unreadable; not legible or decipherable.

Example Sentences

  • The writing on the old manuscript was illegible, making it difficult to decipher.
  • The faded ink rendered the address label on the package nearly illegible.
  • His doctor's handwriting was so illegible that the pharmacist couldn't read the prescription.
  • The rain had smudged the ink on the map, making it completely illegible.
  • The passage was written in a language so archaic and obscure that it was illegible to most modern readers.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illegible, such as: clean, faint, fair, indecipherable, legible, obscure, readable.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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