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Definitions

at a loss for words

ADJECTIVE
dumb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
speechless
WEAK
inarticulate incoherent mum mute quiet silent soundless tongue-tied uncommunicative voiceless wordless
Antonyms
WEAK
speaking
ADJECTIVE
overcome
Synonyms
STRONG
affected beaten buried conquered defeated overthrown swamped taken
WEAK
blown-away bowled-over speechless swept off one's feet unable to continue
Antonyms
WEAK
indifferent unbothered unconcerned unflappable unmoved
ADJECTIVE
tongue-tied
Synonyms
STRONG
amazed astounded dazed dumbfounded garbled mute shocked shy stammering
WEAK
aghast bashful choked up dumbstruck inarticulate mum silent speechless uncommunicative voiceless

Example Sentences

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"It was absolutely incredible. And I think everyone is sort of at a loss for words," she recalled.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it "absolutely heartrending" and Kohli said he was "at a loss for words" after the tragedy.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

The singer’s family announced his death on social media and his website, writing in a statement, “We are at a loss for words right now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

"We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now," they wrote.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Her eyes went wide and for once she was the one who was at a loss for words.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss