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Definition of inscrutable : Unsearchable; incapable of being searched into and understood by inquiry or study; impossible or difficult to be explained or accounted for satisfactorily; obscure; incomprehensible; as, an inscrutable design or event.

Synonyms:

secret, bass, transcendental, obscure, occult, mysterious, cryptic, difficult, mystifying, abstruse, unintelligible, dark, mystical, inexplicable, hidden, knowledge, kabbalistic, unfathomable, deep, cabalistic, unfathomed, enigmatical, study at mysterious, orphic, uncomprehensible, rich, sibylline, qabalistic, incomprehensible, recondite, impenetrable, mystic, unknown, cryptical, blank, thick

frigid, cold-blooded, dispassionate, impassive, easygoing, stoical, staid, calm, unexcitable, stoic, even-tempered, unflappable, stolid, self-controlled, moderate, composed, placid, tranquil, unhurried, aloof, cool, neutral, imperturbable, self-composed, poker-faced, level-headed, mild, controlled, numb, demure, deadpan, nonchalant, steady, serene, passionless, apathetic, meek, reserved, detached

Usage examples:

• His eyes, again inscrutable, sought the clock; his face, once more an impassive mask, was turned toward the door. - "The Lash", Olin L. Lyman.
• Mr. Hall's strongly marked face was inscrutable. - "Home Fires in France", Dorothy Canfield.
• The Buddha's eyes quietly looked to the ground; quietly, in perfect equanimity his inscrutable face was smiling. - "Siddhartha", Herman Hesse.