speechless
adjective
temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc..
speechlessness
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a word derived from
speechless.
Example Sentences
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The stammering from the first date became full-blown speechlessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
Naturally, I had my “Ratatouille” flash of recognition: a momentary stunning into speechlessness.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
Because Camille chooses silence when she can’t comprehend spoken dialogue, people interpret her speechlessness as lack of intellect, but that is far from the truth.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2021
It’s bound to have people talking after they’ve gotten over their speechlessness, that’s for sure.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2019
Finally, Minya emerged, easing herself slowly through the gap to stand defiant before Sarai and Feral, Sparrow and Ruby, all of whom were stunned into speechlessness.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
