unleserlich
illegible, unreadable
English translations
- 01
illegible
- 02
unreadable
Word details
- German meaning
- Schrift, die so schlecht geschrieben ist, dass sie nicht gelesen werden kann.
- English meaning
- illegible
- Synonym
- kaum lesbar, undeutlich, unentzifferbar
- German example
- Seine Handschrift ist völlig unleserlich.
- English example
- His handwriting is completely illegible.
- Comparative
- unleserlicherSuperlative: am unleserlichsten
- Opposite of
- illegibleleserlich / lesbar / entzifferbar
Related words
- Gekritzel
Scribble
- leserlich
"Legible" means that something is easy to read, that is, the writing or characters are clear and understandable.
- Verschlüsselungsgerät
Encryption device
- chiffrieren
To encrypt means to encode a message or data into an unreadable form to protect it from unauthorized access.
- verschlüsseln
Encrypt
- Kehrdruck
Inverted print
- Sauklaue
Chicken scratch is a derogatory term for illegible handwriting.
- krakeelig
Scrawly means untidy, difficult to read writing, often with shaky or irregular letters.
Example sentences with “unleserlich”
Seine Handschrift ist völlig unleserlich. (His handwriting is completely illegible.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'unleserlich' and 'unlesbar'?
'Unleserlich' usually refers to bad handwriting or poor print quality. 'Unlesbar' can also mean that a file format is corrupt or a book is too boring to read.