SPEECHLESS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

speechless

adjective

ˈspēch-ləs

Definition of speechless

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations

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as in mute

unable to speak if only this poor, speechless animal could tell us what's wrong with it

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Recent Examples of speechless Crockett was speechless when Tapper informed him that was not the case. — Bryan Pietsch, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023 For what seemed like the 100th time in about 20 minutes, Kevin de León was speechless, his jaw slack, his eyes as wide and blank as a deer caught in headlights. — Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022 My sister immediately gave me a bearhug and my mama was legitimately speechless, but the most powerful reaction came from my father. — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022 Jose was nearly speechless as he was handed the microphone to say a few words. — Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for speechless

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speechless

Adjective

On the whole, the average person generally prefers CEOs to stay silent on divisive political issues, the study found.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Proponents tout thousands of short-term construction jobs while remaining completely silent on long-term traffic, property value, and localized economic and environmental impact studies.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

Below the video panel are buttons to end the live view, mute and unmute the speaker, and enable two-way talk.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
While an ordinary walk might leave her mind racing toward work, looking for a particular color gave it something else to do, effectively putting all that other mental chatter on mute.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of mute

Adjective

The muted colors, exaggerated proportions and futuristic sneakers that helped define Yeezy have spread through the industry.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Its muted palette can skew bohemian or coastal, or simply bring a little intrigue to a cozy space of any style.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026