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ineloquently

ineloquently

7.2
Speaking in a clumsy, unclear way that makes your meaning hard to understand
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnɪˈkwɛntli/
translation icon : inelocuentemente
  • She expressed her feelings about the movie ineloquently, leaving everyone confused about her opinion.

Examples

  • The report was written ineloquently, making it difficult for the readers to understand the main points.

  • You have said you wrote something "ineloquently."

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  • During the debate, he argued ineloquently, which caused the audience to lose interest quickly.

Synonyms

lamely
vsineloquently
5 5.6

In a weak way that does not seem believable

means speaking or writing without grace or clear expression rather than only unconvincing
inelegantly
vsineloquently
1 5.5

In a clumsy way that is not graceful

also suggests poor clarity or weak persuasive expression
inexpertly
vsineloquently
1 6.6

In a way that shows little skill or experience

stresses poor elegance or clarity rather than mere technical inexperience
inarticulately
vsineloquently
1 7.4

In a way that does not express ideas or feelings clearly

also implies poor style or lack of elegant expression
ungracefully
vsineloquently
1 4.8

In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth

also implies not speaking or writing with smooth, persuasive style
unartfully
vsineloquently
8.7

In a clumsy way that shows poor skill

focuses more on poor elegance and expression than technical skill
infelicitously
vsineloquently
  • Formal
9.9

In an awkward or wrong way that causes trouble

refers more to poor elegance or clear expression than just awkwardness
unskillfully
vsineloquently
4.0

In a clumsy way that shows little ability

focuses on poor style or lack of clear expression rather than simple clumsiness

Antonyms

46 5.1

In a clear, confident, and moving way when speaking or writing

How Eloquent

eloquently
46 5.1
ineloquently
7.2

Surface Forms

ineloquently positive

Morphology

ineloquently = ineloquent (transparent) = in + eloquent + ly

This is a regular adverb formation from the adjective 'ineloquent' with the standard suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Ineloquently starts with in- meaning 'not' and the rest is eloquent, from a root meaning 'to speak' and seen in eloquence meaning 'good speaking'. So ineloquently means 'not speaking well', for example when someone cannot say their ideas clearly.