Synonyms of speechless

speechless

adjective

ˈspēch-ləs 

1

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech

he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• mute
• muted
• mum
• wordless
• inarticulate
• dumbstruck
• uncommunicative
• voiceless
• tongue-tied
• nonvocal
• sulky
• sullen
• sulking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speaking
• communicative
• eloquent
• talking
• articulate
• fluent
• voluble
• talkative
• well-spoken
• vocal
• loquacious
• outspoken
• garrulous
• unreserved
• talky
• glib
• gabby
• facile
• silver-tongued
• smooth-tongued

2

as in mute

unable to speak

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mute
• inarticulate
• voiceless
• silent
• incomprehensible
• tongue-tied
• incoherent
• reserved
• taciturn
• wordless
• laconic
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• mum
• tight-lipped
• closemouthed
• quiet
• nonspeaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vocal
• expansive
• talkative
• communicative
• loquacious
• chatty
• garrulous
• speaking
• talky
• blabby
• gabby
• talking
• eloquent
• articulate
• fluent
• speaking out
• voluble
• speaking up
• expatiating
• articulating

Example Sentences

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