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illegible

/ɪˈlɛdʒəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does illegible mean?

adjective

Unable to be read or understood because the writing is unclear or poorly formed.

Example

"The doctor had trouble reading the illegible handwriting on the prescription."

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