Synonyms of inaudible

inaudible

adjective

as in silent

impossible to hear

She spoke so quietly that she was almost inaudible.

The sound is inaudible to humans but can be heard by dogs.

Related Words

• silent
• faint
• hushed
• quiet
• intangible
• imperceptible
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• inconspicuous
• buried
• unnoticeable
• inappreciable
• subtle
• impalpable
• insignificant
• vague
• trivial
• hidden
• insensible
• slight
• unseeable
• liminal
• obscure
• slender
• disguised
• concealed
• covert
• unapparent
• shrouded
• unseen
• invisible

Dissimilar Words

• audible
• visible
• loud
• tangible
• recognizable
• observable
• noisy
• obvious
• sonorous
• clear
• noticeable
• evident
• prominent
• conspicuous
• striking
• deafening
• plain
• significant
• manifest
• apparent
• distinct
• perceptible
• straightforward
• discernible
• appreciable
• palpable
• sensible
• eye-catching
• ponderable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inaudible

And, for one entire episode, a gentle breeze rustles the branches of a weeping willow as an inaudible conversation takes place nearby. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

But this wasn’t nearly enough for Joy Division’s rabid fanbase, and there’s been a thriving black market for bootleg concert recordings for decades, even though the sound quality of most of the tapes varies from half-decent to borderline inaudible. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

They are often seen during breaks chatting with one another, with their arms around one another’s shoulders during inaudible bench discussions. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

The sound stage felt bludgeoned into submission throughout, as the intense distortion of bass, percussion and guitars made the instrument separation within the mix almost inaudible. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026