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voiced Antonyms
Opposite of voiced
Because the opposite of voiced shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
In phonetics, produced with the vibration of the vocal cords (such as the sounds /b/, /d/, /g/, /v/, and /z/).
Usage Example
"In English phonology, the consonant /z/ is the voiceless counterpart of the voiceless /s/."
Strongest
voiceless
unvoiced
Strong
surd
• adjective (Context 2)
Expressed in words or uttered aloud.
Usage Example
"Her unvoiced concerns about the project timeline prompted the team to revise their schedule."
Strongest
unvoiced
unspoken
silent
unexpressed
Strong
tacit
• adjective (Context 3)
Having a voice of a specified quality or tone (usually used in combination, such as soft-voiced or deep-voiced).
Usage Example
"The deep-voiceless narrator captivated the audience from the opening line of the documentary."
Strongest
voiceless
Strong
mute
Similar words to voiced
Words similar to voiced shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
expressed
spoken
uttered
vocalized
sonant
articulated
stated
vocalic
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Voiced. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/voiced