Mutism (Noun)
Meaning
The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak; "her muteness was a consequence of her deafness".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child's selective mutism made it difficult for her to participate in class discussions.
- His traumatic experience led to a state of mutism that lasted for weeks.
- The actress's mutism was a deliberate choice, part of her character's enigmatic personality.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's mutism was a symptom of a deeper psychological issue.
- After the accident, she was left with a condition of permanent mutism, unable to utter a word.