inscrutable — impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
Korean meaning: 이해하거나 해석할 수 없는; 불가사의한
Korean pronunciation: 인**스크루**터블
Example Sentences
- My cat's inscrutable stare makes me wonder if she's planning world domination or just wants tuna.
- The ancient philosopher's inscrutable teachings puzzled scholars for centuries.
- Her inscrutable poker face won her the championship, even though she had terrible cards.
inscrutable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈskruːtəbəl//
impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious
Scholars find the mysterious glowing orb completely inscrutable despite their efforts
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No suitable answer found, only disputable theories around this inscrutable ground
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inscrutabilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'scrutari' (to examine or search). The word entered English in the 15th century through French influence.
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“My cat's inscrutable stare makes me wonder if she's planning world domination or just wants tuna.”
“The ancient philosopher's inscrutable teachings puzzled scholars for centuries.”
“Her inscrutable poker face won her the championship, even though she had terrible cards.”
“The CEO's inscrutable decision to paint all office walls purple left employees baffled.”
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