Pronunciation: /ˈmʌmblɪŋ/
noun a low or indistinct sound
A1 I heard some mumbling coming from the other room.
A2 The mumbling of the old man was barely audible.
B1 She was caught mumbling to herself while working on the project.
B2 The constant mumbling of the professor made it hard to focus in class.
C1 His mumbling during the meeting was seen as a sign of disinterest.
C2 The low, persistent mumbling of the crowd created a tense atmosphere.
verb speaking in a low or indistinct manner
A1 She was mumbling to herself as she walked down the street.
A2 The old man was mumbling incoherently, making it hard to understand what he was saying.
B1 The teacher caught the student mumbling under his breath during the exam.
B2 Despite mumbling his lines, the actor delivered a powerful performance on stage.
C1 The politician was caught mumbling derogatory remarks about his opponent during a live interview.
C2 The professor was known for mumbling during lectures, but his students found his knowledge invaluable.
adjective characterized by speaking in a low or indistinct manner
A1 She heard a mumbling sound coming from the other room.
A2 The teacher spoke in a mumbling voice that was hard to understand.
B1 He was known for his mumbling speech, often causing confusion among his colleagues.
B2 The actor's mumbling delivery of lines made it difficult for the audience to follow the plot.
C1 The politician's mumbling response to the reporter's question raised suspicions among the public.
C2 Despite his mumbling demeanor, the professor was highly respected for his groundbreaking research.
adverb in a low or indistinct manner
A1 She was mumbling quietly to herself as she walked down the street.
A2 The old man was mumbling incoherently as he searched for his glasses.
B1 The teacher noticed the student mumbling under his breath during the exam.
B2 The politician was caught on camera mumbling something offensive during the press conference.
C1 The actor was criticized for mumbling his lines during the performance.
C2 The CEO was overheard mumbling about the company's financial troubles in his office.
formal The professor was mumbling throughout the entire lecture, making it difficult for the students to understand.
informal I could hear my dad mumbling to himself while he was fixing the car in the garage.
slang Stop mumbling and speak up, I can't hear what you're saying!
figurative The sound of the wind was like a gentle murmur, almost like nature was softly mumbling to itself.
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