muted
adjective
of low intensity and reduced volume; softened.
unmuted
-
a word derived from
muted.
Example Sentences
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A nationwide noise ordinance is supposed to limit the din, especially late at night, but residents say the courtside clatter often goes unmuted.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
"If he does not want them unmuted, he's going to look weak, like he cannot control himself," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2024
Speaker after speaker stepped to the lectern, or unmuted on Microsoft Teams, and began this way: “I’ve been an Arlington resident for 30 years.”
From Slate ● May 12, 2023
They unmuted the doorbell’s microphone so they could speak with the dog outside the shelter.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2023
Finally, after a really deep breath, Jenny unmuted her phone.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
