mumbled

Definitions

To speak in a low, indistinct manner, especially in a way that makes the words difficult to understand.

To utter words in a confused or muffled tone, often due to shyness, indecision, or dissatisfaction.

Examples

He mumbled an apology before quickly walking out of the room.

The shy student mumbled his answer so quietly that the teacher had to ask him to repeat it.

She mumbled something under her breath that I couldn't quite catch.

Synonyms

mutted murmured whispered muttered muffled slurred grumbled

Antonyms

shouted bellowed enunciated articulated pronounced yelled declared