Inarticulate ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Inarticulate ( adjective )

1. Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
2. Lacking clarity, coherence, or organization in speech or writing.

Origin:

From late latin inarticulatus "not jointed or articulated", from in- "not" + articulatus "jointed".

Examples:

1. I was so nervous that I became inarticulate.
2. His speech was inarticulate, and it was difficult to understand what he was trying to say.
3. The author's writing was inarticulate and disorganized.
4. Her inarticulate responses made it hard for the interviewer to understand her qualifications.
5. It was clear that the student was inarticulate and struggled to express himself.

(As a verb)

Inarticulate ( verb )

1. Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
2. Lacking clarity, coherence, or organization in speech or writing.

Origin:

From late latin inarticulatus "not jointed or articulated", from in- "not" + articulatus "jointed".

Examples:

1. I was so nervous that I became inarticulate.
2. His speech was inarticulate, and it was difficult to understand what he was trying to say.
3. The author's writing was inarticulate and disorganized.
4. Her inarticulate responses made it hard for the interviewer to understand her qualifications.
5. It was clear that the student was inarticulate and struggled to express himself.