speechlessness

Definitions

The state of being unable to speak, typically due to strong emotion or shock.

A temporary or permanent lack of the ability to use spoken language.

Examples

Her sudden speechlessness after the announcement revealed the depth of her shock.

The sheer beauty of the mountain range left the hikers in a state of complete speechlessness.

He struggled to overcome his speechlessness when he was unexpectedly called to the stage.

Synonyms

muteness silence dumbness taciturnity reticence wordlessness voicelessness

Antonyms

loquacity talkativeness volubility garrulity verbosity articulation communicativeness