inarticulately
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7.4
- adverb
- /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlətli/
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inarticuladamente
- We do so as a way to begin to gain access to the thoughts that silently, inarticulately form and determine our access to our world and ourselves.
- say inarticulately
Examples
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At the time that earlier comment became public, Mr. Romney claimed that he was inarticulately trying to say that he could not reach the people who were intent on voting for Mr. Obama and promised that if he became President, he would work on behalf of all Americans.
Blog text (2) -
During the meeting, she spoke inarticulately about her ideas, making it hard for others to understand.
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But the thing is, um what I'm trying to say very inarticulately is that, um in fact perhaps, despite appearances...
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As matters now stand, the current system does (as Obama so inarticulately said) give an incentive for unnecessary treatment.
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In his much-maligned comments on the "47 percent," Governor Romney, however inarticulately, raised an important question at the heart of this election: Who pays taxes into the federal government?
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He may have phrased it inarticulately, but you and I both know that a substantial number of Americans will vote Democratic merely to keep the bennies coming.
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He tried to explain his feelings inarticulately, often stumbling over his words.
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When asked about his plans, he expressed himself inarticulately, leaving everyone confused.
Synonyms
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6.3
Hard to see, hear, or remember clearly
Speaking in a clumsy, unclear way that makes your meaning hard to understand
Antonyms
How Articulate
Surface Forms
Morphology
inarticulately = inarticulate (transparent) = in + articulate + ly
This is a regular adverb formation from the adjective 'inarticulate', meaning 'in an inarticulate way'.
Etymology
Inarticulately has in- ('not') at the start and the rest articulate ('able to speak clearly'). Articulate comes from a word meaning 'to join', so to articulate is to join sounds and ideas into clear speech, and inarticulately means 'not able to express ideas or feelings clearly'.