tongue-tied

[US]/ˈtʌŋˌtaɪd/
[UK]/ˈtʌŋˌtaɪd/

Translation

adj.having a short tongue; unclear pronunciation; unable to speak clearly or easily; speechless or hesitant

Phrases & Collocations

tongue-tied silence

feeling tongue-tied

tongue-tied speaker

get tongue-tied

tongue-tied and shy

being tongue-tied

tongue-tied moment

tongue-tied when nervous

tongue-tied response

tongue-tied child

Example Sentences

i felt completely tongue-tied when meeting the famous author.

he got tongue-tied trying to propose to her in public.

she was tongue-tied and couldn't answer the interviewer's question.

the student became tongue-tied during the presentation.

i was tongue-tied after accidentally spilling coffee on him.

he stood there tongue-tied, unsure what to say next.

she grew tongue-tied when giving her acceptance speech.

the witness was tongue-tied and couldn't provide a clear statement.

being tongue-tied made it difficult to network at the conference.

he was tongue-tied and just nodded in response.

despite practicing, she remained tongue-tied during the debate.

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