Meaning & use
Muttering
Last updated
Speaking in a low, indistinct voice, often to express discontent, complaint, or private thought.
See it in a sentence
He walked away muttering about the unfair decision.
She could be heard muttering to herself as she searched for her keys.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'mutterings' refers to low, discontented remarks, as in 'mutterings of dissent spread through the crowd.'
Words with a similar meaning
mumblinggrumbling
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
shoutingproclaiming
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Muttering”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.