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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“Almost speechless, especially being on this side of town now, you know, playing in L.A. when I was on the other side,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

After watching the replays, Abraham's goal should clearly have been ruled out for offside, but it was the Digne non-penalty decision that really left most speechless.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

A 10-year-old actor has said he was "speechless" when he got cast in a new BBC drama that was filmed thousands of miles from home.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

They were speechless at the red morocco saddle, completely shocked out of comment.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

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