Synonyms for

Mumbling

Verb / ˈmʌmbʌlɪŋ / / ˈmʌmblɪŋ / Another word for mumbling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of speaking or uttering in a low, indistinct or inarticulate manner.

Synonyms & similar words

mumble gum mutter maunder mussitate gumming muttering murmuring whispering grumbling rambling jabbering gibbering stammering babbling chattering rambling whining grousing complaining whimpering murmuring grumbling whispering muttering gabbling

Example sentences

  1. He was mumbling apologies for his mistake.
  2. The old man was mumbling to himself as he walked down the street.
  3. I couldn't understand what she was saying because she was mumbling.
  4. Stop mumbling and speak clearly so we can hear you.
  5. She was caught mumbling the answer to the test under her breath.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker
  • Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
  • Mumbling is the vice of the solitary. - Thomas Carlyle

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