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inscrutable

/ɪnˈskruːtəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does inscrutable mean?

adjective

Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or obscure. Often used to describe something that is puzzling or enigmatic.

Example

"The ancient hieroglyphics were inscrutable to the archaeologists, who struggled to decipher their meaning."

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