Synonyms of uttered

uttered 1 of 2

adjective

as in voiced

expressed or communicated by voice

her first uttered cry for help since the start of the ordeal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voiced
• spoken
• vocal
• whispered
• shouted
• oral
• pronounced
• muttered
• mumbled
• breathed
• mouthed
• articulated
• murmured
• gasped
• enunciated
• purred
• sputtered
• intoned
• sonant
• squeaked
• chirped
• spluttered
• drawled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inarticulate
• silent
• mute
• quiet
• unspoken
• unsaid
• unexpressed
• nonvocal
• unvoiced
• voiceless
• unuttered
• surd

uttered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of utter

1

as in whispered

to send forth using the vocal chords

she tried not to utter a sound as the doctor gave her a flu shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whispered
• emitted
• squeaked
• delivered
• sobbed
• exclaimed
• stuttered
• moaned
• whimpered
• gasped
• groaned
• stammered
• ejaculated
• snarled
• sputtered
• panted
• mouthed
• squealed
• hooted
• blurted (out)
• squawked
• quavered
• heaved
• yowled
• lipped

2

as in said

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

never uttered a single comment at the meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• said
• spoke
• told
• talked
• discussed
• shared
• stated
• verbalized
• enunciated
• articulated
• announced
• shouted
• brought out
• passed
• gave
• voiced
• vocalized
• whispered
• published
• blurted
• sounded
• proclaimed
• posted
• looked
• aired
• declared
• affirmed
• put into words
• promulgated
• put
• gasped
• murmured
• breathed
• asserted
• alleged
• mouthed
• averred
• phrased
• remarked
• advertised
• commented
• drawled
• got off
• vented
• broadcast
• publicized
• blabbered
• purred
• chirped
• ventilated
• formulated
• bolted
• worded
• avowed
• couched
• blazed
• snarled
• spluttered
• spouted
• clothed
• avouched
• shot
• ripped (out)
• lipped
• formulized
• piped up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• stifled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uttered

Adjective

For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’. — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself. — Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Grant attempted to leave the building, uttered threats and made physical contact with two officers, police said. — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Verb

Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered. — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Her face probably would’ve turned bright red if the words Thighs Wide Shut were uttered in her presence. — Hayley Fleming, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Because spoken words disappear as soon as they’re uttered, oral cultures value repetition to aid memory. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Winston uttered the statement while being asked to leave after threatening nursing staff, police said. — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

Elite sportspeople do enough media training to know that certain pronouncements will take on a life of their own after they are uttered. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2026