Definitions
- Describing speaking in a low, unclear voice. - Referring to speaking indistinctly or incoherently. - Talking about speaking softly or under one's breath.
- Describing complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a low, muttering voice. - Referring to making a low, rumbling sound, like thunder or an upset stomach. - Talking about grunting or growling in a discontented way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making sounds with the mouth.
- 2Both can be done in a low or quiet voice.
- 3Both can express dissatisfaction or discontentment.
- 4Both can be associated with negative emotions or attitudes.
- 5Both can be used to convey a lack of clarity or understanding.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Mumbling is often unintentional or due to shyness, while grumbling is usually intentional and expresses dissatisfaction.
- 2Volume: Mumbling is typically quieter than grumbling.
- 3Clarity: Mumbling can be difficult to understand due to unclear pronunciation, while grumbling is usually clear but may be difficult to hear.
- 4Emotion: Mumbling can be associated with shyness or nervousness, while grumbling is more likely to be associated with anger or frustration.
- 5Sound: Mumbling produces soft, indistinct sounds, while grumbling produces low, rumbling sounds.
Remember this!
Mumbling and grumbling are both ways of making sounds with the mouth, but they differ in their intention, volume, clarity, emotion, and sound. Mumbling is often unintentional or due to shyness, while grumbling is usually intentional and expresses dissatisfaction. Mumbling is typically quieter and less clear than grumbling, which produces low, rumbling sounds.
