CEFR Level
The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.
"Her indecision caused a delay in the project."
Unable to make decisions quickly or firmly.
"He is too indecisive to be a good leader."
not able to be protected or justified
"The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public."
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
"The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period."
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
"The project has been postponed indefinitely."
making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable
"The trip left an indelible impression on all of us."
Security or protection against financial loss or damage; compensation for loss or damage.
"The insurance policy provides indemnity against fire damage."
Too unusual, extreme, or great to be adequately described in words.
"The beauty of the sunset was indescribable."
Impossible to destroy or break.
"The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible."
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
"His tone was indicative of his frustration."
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
"Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement."
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
"The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption."
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
"The indictment accused the company of multiple violations."
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
"He showed complete indifference to the suffering around him."
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
"Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique."
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
"He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion."
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
"She was indignant when accused of cheating."
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
"Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict."
Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.
"He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting."
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
"The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight."
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
"Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment."
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
"It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public."
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
"The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment."
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
"The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance."
Absolutely necessary; essential.
"Water is indispensable for human survival."
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."
Impossible to doubt or question; certain.
"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."
Not able to be divided or separated.
"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
"She was inducted into the university's honor society."
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."
The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.
"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."
The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.
"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."
Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.
"He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age."
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
"His inept handling of the situation made it worse."
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
"The patient remained inert on the bed."
A tendency to remain unchanged or continue in the same state of motion unless acted upon.
"The project failed due to the inertia of outdated systems."
The quality of being certain to happen; unavoidable nature.
"The inevitability of change makes adaptability essential."
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
"His rude behavior was inexcusable."
Impossible to use up or tire out; unlimited in supply or energy.
"Her energy seemed inexhaustible during the long campaign."
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
"His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident."
