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wordless

[wurd-lis] / ˈwɜrd lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
dumb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
speechless
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at a loss for words inarticulate incoherent mum mute quiet silent soundless tongue-tied uncommunicative voiceless
Antonyms
WEAK
speaking
ADJECTIVE
implied
Synonyms
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hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken
STRONG
adumbrated connoted figured foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid
WEAK
alluded to allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered
Antonyms
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explicit open
WEAK
explicated expressed stated
ADJECTIVE
inarticulate
Synonyms
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incoherent
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blurred dumb faltering halting hesitant hesitating inaudible incomprehensible indistinct maundering muffled mumbled mumbling mute obscure reticent silent speechless stammering tongue-tied unclear unintelligible unspoken unuttered unvocal unvoiced vague voiceless
Antonyms
WEAK
articulate communicative
ADJECTIVE
inaudible
Synonyms
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hushed imperceptible muffled
STRONG
unhearable
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closemouthed faint low mum mumbled mute muted noiseless nonvocal not talkative quiet soundless still unclear uncommunicative voiceless
ADJECTIVE
inferred
Synonyms
STRONG
complete contained firm fixed full implied total understood unsaid
WEAK
accurate certain constant constructive definite entire implicative inarticulate inevitable inferential latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable expressed incomplete indefinite irresolute needy stated unfinished
ADJECTIVE
mum
Synonyms
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bashful
STRONG
mute quiet shy still
WEAK
buttoned-up clammed up closemouthed hushed muted nonvocal not forthcoming not talkative reserved secretive soundless speechless tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unsociable unspeaking voiceless zipped
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated
ADJECTIVE
mute
Synonyms
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silent speechless
STRONG
aphasic muffled mum quiet silenced tongue-tied
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aphasiac aphonic tongueless unexpressed unpronounced unsounded unspeaking unspoken voiceless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
communicative
WEAK
articulate speaking vocal
ADJECTIVE
noiseless
Synonyms
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hushed hushful inaudible mute muted silent soundless speechless still voiceless
Antonyms
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clamorous noisy
ADJECTIVE
silent
Synonyms
WEAK
aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit unexpressed unpronounced unspoken unuttered unvoiced
Antonyms
WEAK
clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible
ADJECTIVE
silent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hushed mum mute restrained reticent
WEAK
bashful buttoned-up checked clammed up close closed-up closemouthed curbed dumb dummied up faint hush iced inarticulate incoherent inconversable indistinct inhibited laconic mousy muted noiseless nonvocal not talkative reserved shy silentious soundless still struck dumb taciturn tongue-tied unclear uncommunicative unheard unsociable unspeaking voiceless zipped
Antonyms
WEAK
clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible
ADJECTIVE
speechless
Synonyms
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amazed dazed dumb silent
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aghast aphonic astounded buttoned-up clammed up close-mouthed cool cool as cucumber dumbfounded dumbstruck inarticulate mum mute not saying boo reserved shocked taciturn thunderstruck tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unflappable voiceless
Antonyms
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articulate communicative responsive
ADJECTIVE
tacit
Synonyms
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implicit implied indirect unspoken
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alluded to allusive assumed hinted at inarticulate inferred intimated silent suggested undeclared understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unvoiced
Antonyms
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stated
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explicit express
ADJECTIVE
undeclared
Synonyms
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nameless unspoken
WEAK
aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible tacit unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unuttered unvoiced
ADJECTIVE
understood
Synonyms
STRONG
accepted appreciated implied inferred known pat presumed unsaid
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axiomatic down pat inferential on to roger tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated wise to
Antonyms
STRONG
expressed stated
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explained explicit spoken written
ADJECTIVE
unsaid
Synonyms
STRONG
implied inferred silenced understood
WEAK
implicit left to the imagination tacit undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated unuttered unvoiced
Antonyms
WEAK
expressed said stated
ADJECTIVE
unuttered
Synonyms
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accurate certain complete constant constructive contained definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total undeclared understood unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken virtual wholehearted
ADJECTIVE
unuttered
Synonyms
WEAK
aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit undeclared unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unspoken unvoiced
ADJECTIVE
unvoiced
Synonyms
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aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit undeclared unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unspoken unuttered
ADJECTIVE
voiceless
Synonyms
WEAK
dumb inarticulate mute speechless

Example Sentences

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The wordless vocal refrain bears a resemblance to Leo Sayer’s 1976 hit “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” and that’s one catchy hook alongside several others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Its beat is a mix of drum machines, sequenced electronics and an acoustic kit, as tricky cymbal flourishes and field recordings of wordless voices echo somewhere in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

It includes a wordless soprano in tribute to Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Our favorite shows’ downtrodden employees communicate that they share our plight through close-ups on wordless expressions, fourth wall-breaking eyerolls and reality TV-style confessionals.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

The wordless words of the rosary continued like the heartbeats of birds.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy