illegiblewriting
nounUK /ɪˈlɛdʒəbəl ˈraɪtɪŋ/
US /ɪˈlɛdʒəbəl ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Writing that is too messy or unclear to read.
The doctor's illegiblewriting made it hard to know what medicine to take.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Writing that has faded or been damaged so it cannot be read.
The old letter's illegiblewriting had faded in the rain.
3. A style of writing meant to be hard to read, like a secret code.
The spy used illegiblewriting so no one could understand the note.
4. Careless writing done in a hurry.
His illegiblewriting on the test cost him points.