/ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪbli/ i-lĭ-JIB-lee

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that is difficult or impossible to read or understand

“The doctor read the patient’s chart illegibly, forcing her to ask him to repeat the diagnosis.”

2. adverb

in a manner that is unclear or hard to decipher

“The graffiti artist wrote his message illegibly on the wall to avoid detection.”