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Definition of speechless

speechless

/ˈspiːtʃ.ləs/
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1

Temporarily unable to speak, especially as a result of strong emotion such as shock, astonishment, or anger.

Example

"The unexpected announcement left the entire audience completely speechless."

2

Lacking the physical faculty of speech; unable to be expressed in words.

Example

"After the stroke, the patient remained speechless for several weeks before gradually regaining his voice."

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• Nearby Words

speculatrix
speech
speechify
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speechlessly
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speechmaker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sprǣclēas', combining 'sprǣc' (speech) and '-lēas' (without).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Speechless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/speechless
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