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Muteness (Noun)

Meaning 1

The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak; "her muteness was a consequence of her deafness".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The elderly woman's advanced Parkinson's disease had left her with near-total muteness, rendering her unable to communicate with her loved ones.
  • His muteness in the face of such blatant injustice was a source of frustration for his fellow activists, who felt he should be speaking out.
  • The survivor of the traumatic event was struck with muteness, unable to verbalize the horrors she had witnessed.
  • The artist's work explored the theme of muteness in a society that often prioritizes loudness and aggression over quiet contemplation.
  • After the sudden loss of her voice, the singer was forced to confront the emotional muteness that had been underlying her creative block for months.

Synonyms

  • Mutism

Hypernyms

  • Condition

Hyponyms

  • Deaf-mutism

Related Words

  • Mute (adjective)

Meaning 2

A refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Silence

Related Words

  • Mute (adjective)
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