inarticulate
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Unable to express thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
tongue-tied
incoherent
Antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "She was usually so confident, but the sudden question left her strangely _____."
Answer: inarticulate
In your own words, what does "inarticulate" mean?
Unable to express thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
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