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Definitions

speechless

[speech-lis] / ˈspitʃ lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
without ability to talk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazed dazed dumb silent
WEAK
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 wordless
Antonyms
WEAK
articulate communicative responsive

Example Sentences

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"I never thought I could be shocked by anything anymore, but I was shocked at your case - it left me speechless."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“To be honest I’m speechless after that fight,” said the two-time Dubai champion, who needed six match points to close out the win.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

"I was a bit stunned, speechless," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Manchester City's performance against Chelsea was so ruthless and so impressive it left manager Andree Jeglertz speechless in the team huddle afterwards.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

For a long time, Chubs and I could only stare at one another, speechless.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.