as in silence
incapacity for or restraint from speaking
we were baffled by his uncharacteristic muteness
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Recent Examples of muteness
Her media muteness gave her an icy cool, letting her work do the talking, both attributes that many luxury brands aspire to.
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Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muteness
silence
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After nearly a week of silence following his suspension by Disney, Kimmel is expected to address the controversy head-on—an event that’s drawn national attention and ignited a free speech debate.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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With no word yet on collaborators, the track list, or a lead single, Nicki’s silence is louder than ever.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Muteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muteness. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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