Voicelessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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voicelessness
[ หvษษชslษsnษs ]
lack of voice
Voicelessness refers to the state of being without a voice or sound. It can pertain to physical inability to speak or metaphorically represent a lack of expression and representation in discussions or societies.
Synonyms
inarticulateness, muteness, silence.
Examples of usage
- The voicelessness of the marginalized communities was addressed in the conference.
- Her voicelessness in the conversation highlighted the need for more inclusive dialogue.
- The documentary focused on the voicelessness of wildlife in urban areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "voicelessness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ausรชncia de voz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคเคตเคพเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Stimmlosigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa suara
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะณะพะปะพัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ bezgลos
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๅฃฐ้ณ
๐ซ๐ท absence de voix
๐ช๐ธ sin voz
๐น๐ท sessizlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฏู ุงูุตูุช
๐จ๐ฟ beze slov
๐ธ๐ฐ bezhlasnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brez glasu
๐ฎ๐ธ raddirleysi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐัััั ะถะพาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฃแ แแก แแ แฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษslilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin voz
Etymology
The word 'voicelessness' is derived from the root word 'voice,' which traces back to the Old French 'vois,' from Latin 'vox' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' The prefix 'voiceless' denotes an absence or lack. Voicelessness as a term often extends beyond the physical act of speaking to incorporate a broader societal concept where individuals or groups may have opinions and needs but are not given the platform or opportunity to express them. The evolution of this term reflects the growing recognition of issues related to social justice, advocacy, and the importance of giving a voice to the unheard. The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or condition, making 'voicelessness' a composite of meaning that captures both absence and the implications of being unheard.