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Definitions

at a loss for words

ADJECTIVE

dumb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

speechless

WEAK

inarticulate incoherent mum mute quiet silent soundless tongue-tied uncommunicative voiceless wordless

Antonyms

WEAK

speaking

ADJECTIVE

overcome

Synonyms

STRONG

affected beaten buried conquered defeated overthrown swamped taken

WEAK

blown-away bowled-over speechless swept off one's feet unable to continue

Antonyms

WEAK

indifferent unbothered unconcerned unflappable unmoved

ADJECTIVE

tongue-tied

Synonyms

STRONG

amazed astounded dazed dumbfounded garbled mute shocked shy stammering

WEAK

aghast bashful choked up dumbstruck inarticulate mum silent speechless uncommunicative voiceless

Example Sentences

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"It was absolutely incredible. And I think everyone is sort of at a loss for words," she recalled.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now," they wrote.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Season 3 winner Raja, who is Indonesian, also posted a picture of Caliente on Instagram, saying she was at a loss for words.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote Payne's 2017 debut solo single Strip That Down, also reacted to the news on Instagram on Friday, saying he was "at a loss for words".

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

The Professor agreed that he certainly was, and then there was an uncomfortable pause and April for once was at a loss for words.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

at a loss for words

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