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Incoherent

usgb/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪrənt,ˌɪnkəʊˈherənt/Volume
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Clarity MattersPlay
Use 'incoherent' to describe unclear communication that's hard to comprehend. SlideThe lecture was incoherent, leaving many students bewildered.
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Speech ImpedimentPlay
'Incoherent' can refer to speech that's unclear due to a speaker's impairment or distress. SlideAfter the accident, his speech was slurred and incoherent.
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Emotional StatePlay
An emotional state can make someone's words incoherent, not just language ability. SlideOverwhelmed with grief, she uttered incoherent pleas.