lost for words

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lost for words

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  1. Speechless from surprise, shock, or confusion. When I saw the gift, I was lost for words.

    Similar: at a loss for words, nonplussed

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adj speechless from surprise or shock

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@misc{lost_for_words_2026,
  title = {lost for words},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/lost%20for%20words},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}