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Meaning of voiceless
The primary meaning of "voiceless" refers to being unable or unwilling to speak, or making no sound.
Etymology of voiceless
The word "voiceless" has its roots in Old English "stefn" meaning voice, and the prefix "less" which means without, combined with the Old English "los" meaning without, and the Proto-Germanic "lausiz" also meaning without, ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "leu-" which meant to release or let go.
Synonyms
muted
silent
inaudible
soundless
noiseless
quiet
still
hushed
soft
faint
whispered
subdued
stifled
repressed
suppressed
dumb
wordless
speechless
unvoiced
unheard
inarticulate
inexpressive
unexpressed
unspoken
tacit
implicit
unuttered
uncommunicative
Definitions
- Refers to a person or group that is unable to express their opinions or needs, especially due to a lack of power or representation.
- Describes a sound or noise that is not made, especially a consonant that is pronounced without using the vocal cords.
- Characterizes something that is quiet, silent, or muted, either physically or metaphorically.
Usage Examples
- The voiceless consonant was difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce.
- Many people in the community felt voiceless and disenfranchised after the election.
- The voiceless patient relied on writing to communicate with the nurse.
Antonyms
vocal
loud
audible
clear
spoken
voiced
articulate
expressive
communicative
fluent
verbose
voluble
garrulous
loquacious
talkative
chatty
gossipy
outspoken
forthright
vocalized
sonorous
resonant