unlesbar
Translation
illegible, unreadable
Examples
Seine Handschrift ist völlig unlesbar.
His handwriting is completely illegible.
Die beschädigte Datei ist unlesbar.
The damaged file is unreadable.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((sth.)) is illegible ((sth.)) is illegible Your handwriting is illegible.
attributive: unlesbare ((noun)) an illegible ((noun)) This is an illegible document.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unentzifferbar (undecipherable), undeutlich (unclear); Antonyms: lesbar (legible), leserlich (legible), deutlich (clear)
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) + les(en) (to read) + -bar (-able). Literally 'not-read-able'.
Memory Tips
This word is very transparent. Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'lesbar' (readable). If you can't read it, it's 'unlesbar'.