inscrutable
adjectiveHow to pronounce inscrutable:
Definition of inscrutable:
- inscrutable (adjective):
- of an obscure nature.
- mysterious or enigmatic
- not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood mysterious
Synonyms for inscrutable:
ambiguous
arcane
blank
confusing
cryptic
cryptical
dark
deadpan
deep
enigmatic
enigmatical
impenetrable
incomprehensible
inexplicable
murky
mysterious
mystic
mystical
mystifying
obscure
occult
poker-faced
sphinxlike
uncanny
unexplainable
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Antonyms for inscrutable:
absolute
accessible
accountable
answerable
apparent
apprehensible
articulate
as clear as day
as plain as a pikestaff
as plain as the nose on your face
axiomatic
bald
bald-faced
bare
barefaced
basic
believable
beyond doubt
beyond question
blatant
blinding
bold
breezy
bright-line
broad
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