Mumbled: meaning, definitions and examples
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mumbled
[ ˈmʌmb(ə)l ]
communication
Speak in a low, indistinct manner, almost unintelligible. Mumbling is often a sign of nervousness or lack of confidence.
Synonyms
grunt, murmur, mutter, whisper
Examples of usage
- He mumbled something under his breath.
- She mumbled her apology and quickly left the room.
- The professor mumbled through the lecture, making it hard for the students to understand.
- Don't mumble your words, speak clearly and confidently.
- I could hear him mumbling to himself as he paced back and forth.
Translations
Translations of the word "mumbled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 murmurado
🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाया (barbaraya)
🇩🇪 gemurmelt
🇮🇩 bergumam
🇺🇦 пробурмотів
🇵🇱 mruknął
🇯🇵 つぶやいた (tsubuyaita)
🇫🇷 murmuré
🇪🇸 murmurado
🇹🇷 mırıldandı
🇰🇷 중얼거렸다 (jung-eolgeolyeossda)
🇸🇦 تمتم
🇨🇿 zamumlal
🇸🇰 zamrmlal
🇨🇳 喃喃自语 (nán nán zì yǔ)
🇸🇮 mumljal
🇮🇸 muldraði
🇰🇿 мырқылдаған
🇬🇪 დაბურძგლებული (daburjglebuli)
🇦🇿 mızıldandı
🇲🇽 murmurado
Word origin
The word 'mumbled' originated from the Middle English word 'momen', which means to keep silent. Over time, it evolved to 'mumble' in the 14th century, with the meaning of speaking indistinctly. The verb 'mumble' has been used in English literature since the Middle Ages, with various writers describing characters who mumble their words. The act of mumbling is often associated with uncertainty, shyness, or discomfort in social situations.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,512, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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