Muttered: meaning, definitions and examples
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muttered
[ ˈmʌtərd ]
low voice
The word 'muttered' refers to speaking in a low or indistinct manner, often in a way that is difficult to hear. It typically conveys a sense of irritation, discontent, or reluctance to speak openly. When someone mutters, they might be expressing dissatisfaction or making a complaint under their breath, avoiding direct confrontation. This term can also imply a lack of confidence or assertiveness in communication.
Synonyms
grumble, mumble, murmur, whisper.
Examples of usage
- She muttered under her breath about the long wait.
- He muttered a curse as he tripped over the curb.
- After the meeting, she muttered her disagreement quietly.
- He muttered instructions to himself while completing the task.
Translations
Translations of the word "muttered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 murmurou
🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाया
🇩🇪 murmelte
🇮🇩 bergumam
🇺🇦 прошепотів
🇵🇱 mruknął
🇯🇵 呟いた
🇫🇷 murmuré
🇪🇸 murmuró
🇹🇷 mırıldandı
🇰🇷 중얼거렸다
🇸🇦 تمتم
🇨🇿 zamumlal
🇸🇰 zamrmlal
🇨🇳 嘟囔了
🇸🇮 mumljal
🇮🇸 murmraði
🇰🇿 бормалadı
🇬🇪 ქუხილი
🇦🇿 mırıldandı
🇲🇽 murmuró
Etymology
The word 'muttered' comes from the Middle English word 'mūteren', which means to murmur or speak indistinctly. This term has Germanic roots and is related to comparable words in Old Norse and Old High German, where similar terms denote low or indistinct speech. Historically, 'mutter' has been used since at least the 15th century to describe soft sounds of protest or speech made in a concealed or private manner. Over the centuries, the term has grown to encompass a variety of connotations related to speaking in hushed tones, often implying secrecy or resentment. Its usage has remained relatively stable, often appearing in literature as a device to convey characters' inner thoughts or feelings of frustration without vocal confrontation.