voiceless

UK
/ˈvɔɪsləs/
US
/ˈvɔɪsləs/

Translations

voicelessadjective
more voiceless
Comp.
most voiceless
Super.
UK
/ˈvɔɪsləs/
US
/ˈvɔɪsləs/
The voiceless night was filled with stars.
Безмолвная ночь была полна звёзд.
He gave a voiceless nod in agreement.
Он дал немой кивок в знак согласия.
The voiceless protest was powerful.
Бессловесный протест был мощным.
voicelessnoun
voiceless
pl
UK
/ˈvɔɪs.ləs/
US
/ˈvɔɪs.ləs/
Used with the definite article to denote people who lack representation or the ability to be heard; typically plural in meaning.

Definitions

voicelessadjective
Lacking the power of speech or unable to speak.
The voiceless child communicated through gestures and expressions.
Not expressed or articulated in words; silent.
Her voiceless protest was evident in her defiant gaze.
Not having a voice in a particular situation or lacking representation.
The voiceless community struggled to have their concerns heard by the authorities.
In phonetics, describing a sound produced without vibration of the vocal cords.
The 'p' in 'pat' is a voiceless consonant.
voicelessnoun
(usually with “the”) People who lack a voice, influence, or representation.
The organization aims to empower the voiceless.