NONSPEAKING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

nonspeaking

adjective

Definition of nonspeaking

as in wordless

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Recent Examples of nonspeaking Her oldest child is autistic and nonspeaking, and needs significant attention and care, and the baby had been teething and not sleeping well. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Adele got a nonspeaking part in the human machine that would gouge the prisoner’s sentence into the officer’s body. — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role. — Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking

Adjective

He was particularly inspired by the centerpiece scene, a wordless sequence that runs for more than 15 minutes and transforms the film in mood and narrative.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Night Ride is wordless, allowing readers to imagine an accompanying narrative or to appreciate the artwork on its own.

— Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of wordless

Adjective

While his craft transformed a silent battle into celebrated wearable art, Damon is open about the fact that healing is an ongoing journey.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, is remaining silent about both her criminal case and her future political plans.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

Moreno is mum about what transpired at the reunion, which airs on Monday, August 31, but says that Dean approached her in the hallway to clear the air.

— Paula Mejía, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The president was mum, however, on where the PAC would intervene ahead of the midterm elections.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mum

Adjective

Jesse, tall and taciturn, enjoys his alone time, favoring the solitary nature of the songwriting process over performing.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
The girls live on the plains in an isolated community largely dominated by taciturn male farmers and hunters.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of taciturn

Adjective

Staff being uncommunicative with EMS workers.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Just as importantly, His voice was loud and and clear in marshalling a Chelsea back line that has too often appeared quiet and uncommunicative in his absence this season.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026

Definition of uncommunicative

Adjective

Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026

Definition of laconic

Adjective

Someone may want quiet while someone else wants action, or a minor household issue could become strangely emotional.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
But the bond between them, delineated in a heartbreakingly touching and quiet final scene, is not broken.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiet

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