English Synonym Finder

tongue-tied

Definitions

Unable to speak easily or fluently due to shyness, nervousness, or confusion.

Having a restricted range of tongue movement due to a short or tight lingual frenulum.

Examples

I became completely tongue-tied when I had to give my speech in front of the entire school.

He felt tongue-tied during the interview and struggled to find the right words to answer the questions.

Synonyms

speechless inarticulate mute dumbstruck wordless hesitant

Antonyms

articulate eloquent fluent vocal talkative outspoken