voiceless

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective produced without vibration of the vocal cords
  2. adjective deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
  3. adjective uttered without voice

Etymology

From voice + -less.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unvoiced, surd, hard

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