speechless
word
Definition
If you are speechless, you are so surprised, shocked, or amazed that you cannot say anything.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for positive or negative surprises. More expressive than just 'quiet'. Commonly used after hearing shocking news or seeing something unbelievable. Not literal—does not mean a medical inability to speak.
Spanish: sin palabras - mudo (por sorpresa)Portuguese (BR): sem palavras - sem fala (por surpresa)Portuguese (PT): sem palavras - sem fala (por surpresa)Chinese (Simplified): 哑口无言 - 说不出话Chinese (Traditional): 啞口無言 - 說不出話Hindi: नि:शब्द - बोलने में असमर्थ (आश्चर्य/झटका)Arabic: مُصْدُوم لدرجة لا يستطيع الكلام - عاجز عن الكلامBengali: অবাক - বাকরুদ্ধRussian: ошарашенный - лишившийся дара речиJapanese: 言葉を失う - 唖然とするVietnamese: cạn lời - chết lặngKorean: 말문이 막힌 - 할 말을 잃은Turkish: nutku tutulmuş - şaşkınlıktan konuşamayanUrdu: حیران - گنگIndonesian: terpana - kehilangan kata-kata
Example Sentences
The view from the mountain left him speechless.
basic
She was speechless when she won the prize.
basic
The children were speechless with excitement.
basic
I was absolutely speechless when I saw my birthday surprise.
natural
He stood there, speechless, unable to believe what just happened.
natural
Honestly, I’m speechless—I don’t even know what to say right now.
natural