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illegibility

/ɪˌlɛdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does illegibility mean?

noun

The state of being difficult to read or understand, often due to poor handwriting or unclear printing. The quality of being illegible.

Example

"The ancient manuscript's illegibility made it difficult for historians to decipher its contents."

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