illegible
adjective
il·leg·i·ble
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈle-jə-bəl 
: not legible : indecipherable
illegible writing
Examples of illegible in a Sentence
illegible signatures on the petition will be disregarded
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In other words, the historical record seems as illegible as my own prehistoric handwriting.
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Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
But for anyone who has ever returned from a conference with a collection of illegible notes and unusable photos, the promise is clear: better technology can preserve more value with significantly less effort.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But stripping identification also strips accountability, and policies allowing masks and illegible identification do not protect officers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Most of these park signs are either dented, on rusty poles, illegible or contradict each other.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
But for anyone who has ever returned from a conference with a collection of illegible notes and unusable photos, the promise is clear: better technology can preserve more value with significantly less effort.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But stripping identification also strips accountability, and policies allowing masks and illegible identification do not protect officers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Most of these park signs are either dented, on rusty poles, illegible or contradict each other.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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“Illegible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illegible. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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illegible
adjective
il·leg·i·ble
(ˈ)il-ˈ(l)ej-ə-bəl
: impossible or very hard to read
illegible handwriting
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