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

While being escorted out of the synagogue by security, Montes allegedly struck a 63-year-old woman who was attending the services, cutting her lip and bruising her arm, and headbutted a security guard and uttered a racial slur, according to police. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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

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