at a loss for words



at a loss for words

Unable to speak or articulate a coherent thought. I'm so disappointed that I'm actually at a loss for words.
See also: loss, word

at a loss for words

unable to think of something to say lost for words If I was alone with her, I'd feel at a loss for words.
Usage notes: usually this happens because you are surprised
See also: loss, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Luizaluw-EE-zah (Polish)Polish, Portuguese, Romanian
Herminioer-MEE-nyoSpanish
Matilda[mə'ti:ldə]
ÚRsulaOOR-soo-lə (Portuguese), OOR-soo-lah (Spanish)Portuguese, Spanish
Mehdi-Persian
Diocles-Ancient Greek (Latinized)