mutter aloud

Frequency: 4.81.5 per million words

To speak in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

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Examples (20)

  • He tends to mutter his complaints aloud when he's annoyed.
  • He couldn't help but mutter aloud about the frustrating delay.
  • She muttered a curse aloud after dropping her keys.
  • She started to mutter aloud when she realized she'd forgotten her keys.
  • The old man was muttering to himself aloud on the park bench.
  • The old man would often mutter aloud to himself as he walked through the park.
  • Did you just mutter something aloud? I couldn't quite hear you.
  • Don't mutter aloud; just say what you mean clearly.
  • While reading the rejection letter, he began to mutter his frustrations aloud.
  • I heard him mutter aloud a curse under his breath.
  • Muttering aloud is a habit he can't seem to break when he's concentrating.
  • The child began to mutter aloud about the unfairness of the game.
  • If the service is this slow again, my father will start to mutter his displeasure aloud.
  • She was so annoyed she had to mutter aloud a complaint.
  • I wouldn't mutter that aloud if I were you; the boss has sharp ears.
  • Sometimes, I find myself muttering aloud when I'm deep in thought.
  • He was so confused by the instructions that he muttered every step aloud in disbelief.
  • He tends to mutter aloud his frustrations rather than confronting them directly.
  • Lost in thought, she didn't realize she was muttering her worries aloud.
  • If you mutter aloud your thoughts, people might overhear you.