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incomprehensible

[/ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪbl/]
adjective
incompreensível
1. Unable to be understood; not comprehensible
The ancient text was incomprehensible without a translator.
O texto antigo era incompreensível sem um tradutor.
2. Extremely difficult or impossible to understand
His accent made his speech incomprehensible to most listeners.
Seu sotaque tornou seu discurso incompreensível para a maioria dos ouvintes.
Synonyms
unintelligibleunclearindecipherableunfathomableimpenetrableincoherent
Antonyms
comprehensibleunderstandableintelligibleclearlucid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incompreensível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
incompreensível
Standard usage throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

It's all Greek to me (incomprehensible speech or writing)
Beyond comprehension
Lost in translation
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