mumbles
word · lemma: mumble
Definition
Speaks in a quiet, unclear, or low voice so that words are hard to understand.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; often describes someone speaking when nervous, embarrassed, or not wanting to be heard clearly. Common in 'he mumbles something' or 'she mumbles under her breath.' Can be confused with 'mutters,' which is also quiet but often annoyed.
Spanish: murmura - balbuceaPortuguese (BR): murmura - resmungaPortuguese (PT): murmura - resmungaChinese (Simplified): 嘟囔 - 嘀咕Chinese (Traditional): 咕噥 - 嘀咕Hindi: बड़बड़ाता हैArabic: يتمتم - يهمهمBengali: বড় বড় করে ফিসফিস করে বলা - অস্পষ্টভাবে বলাRussian: бормочет - мямлитJapanese: つぶやく - もごもご言うVietnamese: lầm bầmKorean: 중얼거리다Turkish: mırıldanmakUrdu: بڑبڑاناIndonesian: bergumam
Example Sentences
Stop mumbling and speak up!
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He mumbles when he is nervous.
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She always mumbles her answer in class.
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I can't understand him when he mumbles.
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He mumbles something under his breath and walks away.
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The actor mumbles his lines, so it's hard to follow the movie.
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