speechless
intermediateB1/ˈspiːtʃləs/ · speech-less
Unable to speak, especially as a result of strong emotions.
Meanings
Unable to speak, especially as a result of strong emotions.
بولنے کی صلاحیت سے محروم، خاص طور پر شدید جذبات کے نتیجے میں۔
خاموش
khamosh
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- speechless with amazement
- left speechless
- speechless at the news
Example Sentences
She was speechless when she received the award.
جب اسے انعام ملا تو وہ خاموش ہوگئی۔
Jab use inaam mila to woh khamosh hogayi.
The speechless crowd stared in awe at the performance.
خاموش ہجوم نے اس پرفارمنس کو حیرت سے دیکھا۔
Khamosh hujoom ne is performance ko hairat se dekha.
His heartfelt confession left her completely speechless.
اس کے دل سے کی گئی اعتراف نے اسے مکمل خاموش کردیا۔
Us ke dil se ki gayi aitraaf ne use mukammal khamosh kar diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of being so surprised that you can't find the words.
Imagine someone gasping in disbelief, unable to speak.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموش ہیں جب ہم، تو کہنا کچھ نہیں ہے۔
Khamosh hain jab hum, to kehna kuch nahi hai.
When we are silent, there is nothing to say.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چپ رہنا بھی بعض اوقات بولنے سے بہتر ہے۔
Chup rehna bhi baaz auqat bolne se behtar hai.
Sometimes remaining silent is better than speaking.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "speca (speech) + less" — without speech
First known use: 14th century
The word 'speechless' has developed from the combination of 'speech', referring to verbal communication, and 'less', indicating absence.