as in mute
unable to speak
the sudden rumblings of an earthquake rendered people inarticulate with fear
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Recent Examples of inarticulate
The Bidens may have planned the cancer announcement as a smokescreen to take the focus off the coverup of his mental decline illustrated by memory lapses, stumbles and inarticulate speech patterns heard on the audio.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
During arguments on Wednesday, Megan Savard — attorney for Carter Hart — said that Howden was an unsophisticated, inarticulate witness who didn’t even dress properly for court.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As Elmer himself, the excellent Andrew Durand becomes a kind of allegory for inarticulate, disgruntled American masculinity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
During arguments on Wednesday, Megan Savard — attorney for Carter Hart — said that Howden was an unsophisticated, inarticulate witness who didn’t even dress properly for court.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As Elmer himself, the excellent Andrew Durand becomes a kind of allegory for inarticulate, disgruntled American masculinity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inarticulate
Adjective
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In time, a healthier Dodgers pitching staff could render such mistakes mute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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This headset ticks every box with great sound, comfortable over-ear cans, and a noise-isolating mic for group chat, with easy mute controls on the cable.—
Simon Hill Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
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“Inarticulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inarticulate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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