as in silent
impossible to hear
She spoke so quietly that she was almost inaudible. The sound is inaudible to humans but can be heard by dogs.
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Recent Examples of inaudible
Too many of the brilliant things are sadly inaudible, especially if not spoken from the stage.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And that tells me that the Democratic primaries are going to be through the progressives this year, while Republicans look at a very tough (inaudible).
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The foil was easily damaged, the sound quality was distorted and squeaky, and the cylinder could be replayed only a few times before degrading and becoming inaudible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
The Glide Ensemble and Change Band’s opening gospel set was almost inaudible, between a lack of amplification and persistent audience conversation.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Nov. 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And that tells me that the Democratic primaries are going to be through the progressives this year, while Republicans look at a very tough (inaudible).
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
The foil was easily damaged, the sound quality was distorted and squeaky, and the cylinder could be replayed only a few times before degrading and becoming inaudible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
The Glide Ensemble and Change Band’s opening gospel set was almost inaudible, between a lack of amplification and persistent audience conversation.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaudible
Adjective
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How, of all institutions, does a Holocaust Museum stay silent?—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But at the time of each service honoring a fallen veteran, the volunteers fell silent and performed the honors in sync.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Auroras are surprisingly faint to the naked eye at first, especially during weaker geomagnetic storms, so dark skies make a huge difference.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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That can sound damning with faint praise, with his lack of wins, but people actually mean it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Consider a dip in the spa’s private plunge pool or a cleansing salt ritual, tucked away in a hushed courtyard.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.—
Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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“Inaudible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaudible. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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