Definition of MUTENESS

muteness

Meanings

Plural: mutenesses

Noun

  • the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
    • "her muteness was a consequence of her deafness"
  • a refusal to speak when expected
  • The characteristic of being mute.

Origin / Etymology

From mute + -ness.

Synonyms

dumbness, mutism, silence

Scrabble Score: 10

muteness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
muteness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
muteness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

muteness is a valid Words With Friends word