Mumbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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mumbled

 

[ ˈmʌmb(ə)l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

See also: mum, mumbling, mummy.

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.