Mutterer: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutterer
[ หmสtษrษr ]
speaking softly
A mutterer is a person who speaks in a low or indistinct tone, often to themselves or in a manner that is difficult for others to hear. This behavior may occur when someone is expressing discontent, whispering secrets, or even talking to oneself in thought. Muttering can sometimes imply annoyance or frustration, as the words spoken are typically not meant for loud communication. It is common in various contexts, such as during private conversations or personal reflection.
Synonyms
grumbler, murmurer, whisperer.
Examples of usage
- The mutterer spoke under his breath.
- I could barely hear the mutterer in the crowded room.
- The old woman was known as a mutterer, always grumbling to herself.
- In the library, the mutterer was lost in his own thoughts.
Translations
Translations of the word "mutterer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น murmurador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฅเฅเคฐเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Murmeler
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergumam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะผะพัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mruczek
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใถใใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท murmureur
๐ช๐ธ murmurador
๐น๐ท mฤฑrฤฑldanan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ผ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุณ
๐จ๐ฟ mumlaล
๐ธ๐ฐ mrmฤพo
๐จ๐ณ ไฝ่ฏญ่
๐ธ๐ฎ murmur
๐ฎ๐ธ murmurari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑาฃะฐะนัะฟ ัำฉะนะปะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mฤฑrฤฑldayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ murmurador
Etymology
The term 'mutterer' originates from the Middle English word 'muttren', which means to murmur or grumble. This word can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'mutra' meaning to mutter or hum. Over time, the term evolved in the English language to describe someone who speaks indistinctly or softly, often in a way that suggests discomfort or dissatisfaction. The concept of muttering has cultural implications, as it often reflects an internal dialogue or a sense of being unheard, which resonates with various literary and historical figures known for their introspective or solitary natures. The linguistic roots illustrate a progression from physical expression of murmuring sounds to the figurative use of mutterer, embodying a personality trait associated with quietness or discontent.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,336, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.