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speechless

/ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/

adjective

Meaning

  • Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

    "When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless."

adjective

Meaning

  • Incapable of being spoken or uttered

  • Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

  • Extremely bad or objectionable.

    "an unspeakable fool"

Synonyms

ineffable,
inexpressible,
unutterable