indefinable

adjective

in·​de·​fin·​able ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl How to pronounce indefinable (audio)
: incapable of being precisely described or analyzed
indefinable feelings
an indefinable concept
indefinability noun
indefinable noun
indefinableness noun
indefinably adverb

Examples of indefinable in a Sentence

He has an indefinable quality that draws people to him. some indefinable quality makes that movie star very appealing
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This East Coast city earns high marks year after year for its various dining options, museums, and the indefinable, electric energy of the city that never sleeps. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Her work often explores indefinable experiences and emotions, intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025 An indefinable musical by a French auteur is headed for millions of streaming subscribers. Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 When the two creatives become housemates, an indefinable friendship sparks. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for indefinable

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indefinable was in 1810

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“Indefinable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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indefinable

adjective
in·​de·​fin·​able ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl How to pronounce indefinable (audio)
: incapable of being exactly described or analyzed
indefinably adverb

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