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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The occasional person on a walk or shopper at one of the barely dozen stores still open, but the sound inside the mall is mostly just silence.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Muteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muteness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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