noun
- the quality or state of being unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech
Usage: uncountable; formal
Examples
- His inarticulacy during the interview made it difficult for the hiring manager to assess his qualifications.
- The witness's inarticulacy frustrated the lawyer trying to gather details about the incident.
- She struggled with inarticulacy when presenting her research findings to the conference.
- The student's inarticulacy in English class improved significantly after taking a public speaking course.
- His inarticulacy was not a reflection of his intelligence, but rather his anxiety in social situations.
- The politician's inarticulacy on key policy issues damaged his credibility with voters.