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.
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Meaning 2
A refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.