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немота́ — meaning in English

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English meaning

dumbness noun The condition of not speaking, either because someone refuses to or because they are unable to.

Senses

немота́ is used for these senses in English:

dumbness (dated, now, offensive) The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
muteness The characteristic of being mute.

dumbness — full definition

noun The condition of not speaking, either because someone refuses to or because they are unable to.
noun Silence, or a refraining from speaking.
noun A performance using only gestures and actions, with no words.
noun The quality of being silly or lacking sense.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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