muttering

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by speaking quietly without clear articulation, or a complaint expressed in such a manner.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее низкий, непрерывный, невнятный звук, часто издаваемый при тихой речи без четкой артикуляции, или жалоба, выраженная таким образом.esSustantivo que designa un sonido bajo, continuo e inarticulado, a menudo producido al hablar en voz baja sin una articulación clara, o una queja expresada de esa manera.frNom désignant un son grave, continu et indistinct, souvent produit en parlant à voix basse sans articulation claire, ou une plainte exprimée de cette manière.deSubstantiv, das ein leises, kontinuierliches, undeutliches Sprechen bezeichnet, oft ohne klare Artikulation, oder eine so geäußerte Beschwerde.ptSubstantivo que designa um som baixo, contínuo e pouco claro, geralmente produzido ao falar baixinho sem articulação nítida, ou uma queixa expressa dessa forma.zh指低沉、连续、含糊不清的说话声，常因说话时发音不清而产生；也指以这种方式表达的抱怨或嘟哝。arاسم يدل على كلام منخفض غير واضح الصوت وغالباً ما يُنطق دون articulation واضح، أو على التذمر والشكوى بصوت خفيض.

1. Low indistinct sound B2 formal

   A continuous, quiet, and unclear sound, often produced by speaking softly or moving the lips without forming clear words.

   • The only sound in the room was the muttering of the old man in the corner.
   • She heard a faint muttering coming from behind the closed door.
   • The crowd's muttering grew louder as they waited for the announcement.

   ruБормотаниеesmurmullofrmurmure indistinctdeMurmelnptMurmúriozh低语声arتمتمة

   同义词: grumblemumblemurmurundertonewhisper

2. Quiet complaint B2 informal

   A complaint or expression of discontent spoken in a low, barely audible voice.

   • There was a lot of muttering among the employees about the new policy.
   • His muttering about the service was ignored by the staff.
   • The students' muttering suggested they were unhappy with the assignment.

   ruБормотаниеesmurmullo de quejafrmurmure de plaintedeMurmelnptResmungozh嘀咕arدمدمة

   同义词: grousegrumblemoanmurmurwhine

• mutterings plural form
• mutterings' possessive plural form
• muttering's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate speaking in a low, indistinct voice, often expressing discontent or speaking to oneself.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения речи тихим, невнятным голосом, часто выражающей недовольство или обращённой к самому себе.esVerbo que indica hablar en voz baja y poco clara, a menudo expresando descontento o dirigiéndose a uno mismo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de parler d'une voix basse et indistincte, souvent pour exprimer un mécontentement ou s'adresser à soi-même.deVerb, das leises, undeutliches Sprechen bezeichnet, oft mit Unzufriedenheit oder vor sich hin gesprochen.ptVerbo usado para indicar que alguém fala em voz baixa e pouco clara, muitas vezes expressando descontentamento ou falando consigo mesmo.zh动词，指用低沉、含糊不清的声音说话，常表示不满或自言自语。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الكلام بصوت خفيض غير واضح، وغالبًا ما يعبّر عن عدم الرضا أو يكون الحديث فيه موجّهًا إلى النفس.

1. Speak indistinctly B1 formal

   To speak in a low, unclear voice, often because of anger, embarrassment, or talking to oneself.

   • He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
   • She muttered an apology, barely audible.
   • The old man sat in the corner, muttering to himself.

   ruБормотатьesmurmurar entre dientesfrparler indistinctementdeMurmelnptResmungarzh嘟囔arالغمغمة

   同义词: gruntmumblemurmurwhisper

   反义词: articulateenunciatepronouncespeak

2. Complain quietly B1 informal

   To make quiet, often grumbling, complaints or remarks that are not intended to be heard clearly.

   • The employees muttered about the new working hours.
   • He muttered a few complaints about the service.
   • She muttered under her breath about the unfair decision.

   ruВорчатьesquejarse entre dientesfrmurmurer des plaintesdeVor sich hin murmelnptResmungarzh嘀咕arالتذمر

   同义词: grousegrumblemumblemurmurwhine

   反义词: announceassertdeclareexclaimproclaim

• muttered past participle
• muttered past simple
• muttering present participle
• mutters third person singular