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inscrutable

/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/adjective

Impossible to understand, read, or interpret.

Example sentences

  • “Her expression stayed inscrutable throughout the meeting.”
  • “The poker player's inscrutable face gave away nothing about his cards.”

Most often applied to faces and expressions that give nothing away.

Synonyms for inscrutable

Antonyms

  • transparent
  • open

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