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muteness

[myoot-nis]

muteness Definition

  • 1the condition of being unable to speak
  • 2the quality of being silent or uncommunicative

Using muteness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "muteness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His muteness was due to his shyness.

  • Example

    The muteness of the audience showed their disapproval.

  • Example

    The muteness of the forest was eerie.

  • Example

    The muteness of the witness made the case difficult to solve.

muteness Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with muteness

  • the condition of being both deaf and unable to speak

    Example

    The school for the deaf and mute provided education for children with deaf muteness.

  • a condition in which a person who is capable of speech does not speak in specific situations or to specific people

    Example

    The child's selective muteness was due to anxiety and fear of speaking in front of others.

  • a situation where there is an uncomfortable silence between people

    Example

    After the argument, there was an awkward muteness between the two friends.

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Summary: muteness in Brief

Muteness [myoot-nis] refers to the condition of being unable to speak or the quality of being silent. It can be due to shyness, disapproval, or eerie silence. Muteness can also be a medical condition such as deaf muteness or selective muteness. Awkward muteness is a situation where there is an uncomfortable silence between people.