Mutterings Meaning in English
word · lemma: muttering
Definition
Soft sounds or words spoken in a low, unclear way, often to complain or express irritation without being heard clearly.
Usage & Nuances
'Mutterings' is usually plural, referring to multiple soft complaints or discontented remarks. Common with 'about' (mutterings about the manager). Often negative or annoyed in tone, less direct than 'complaints'.
Spanish: murmullos - susurros (quejas) - refunfuñosPortuguese (BR): murmúrios - resmungosPortuguese (PT): murmúrios - resmungosChinese (Simplified): 低声抱怨 - 嘟囔Chinese (Traditional): 低聲抱怨 - 嘟囔Hindi: बड़बड़ाहट - फुसफुसाहटArabic: تمتمات - همسات (تذمر)Bengali: বিড়বিড়ানি - অস্পষ্ট অভিযোগRussian: бормотания - недовольные замечанияJapanese: つぶやき - 不平の声Vietnamese: lời lẩm bẩm - tiếng càu nhàuKorean: 중얼거림 - 투덜거림Turkish: homurdanmalar - mırıldanmalarUrdu: سرگوشیاں - بڑبڑاہٹIndonesian: gumaman - keluhan pelan
Example Sentences
There were quiet mutterings in the classroom.
basic
His rude comment caused several mutterings among the group.
basic
I could hear mutterings coming from the next room.
basic
There have been mutterings about the new rules all week.
natural
Ignore all those mutterings—they’re just jealous.
natural
He tried to ignore the mutterings behind his back.
natural