3.5.1.1.8 Speak poorly

Use this domain for words related to speaking poorly.

  • What words refer to not being able to speak correctly?
    slow of speech, not fluent, poor speaker, stutter, stammer, have a speech impediment
  • What words refer to speaking so that people can't understand you?
    speak incoherently, speak irrational, say nonsense, speak gibberish, No one could understand him. I can't understand you. I can't understand a word you are saying.
  • What words refer to making a mistake when speaking?
    stumble, misspeak, gaff, speak ungrammatically
  • What words are used for speaking inappropriately?
    speak inappropriately, be rude, crude, socially unacceptable, filthy speech, out of place, not fit for mixed company, shocking speech
  • What words refer to not knowing what to say?
    not know what to say, be speechless, tongue-tied, cat's got your tongue
  • What words refer to speaking too long?
    speak for too long, go over the time allotted, be long winded, speak forever
  • What words refer to when a person wants to speak but hesitates?
    hesitate, pause, false start
  • What words describe something that has been said so often that people think it is stupid?
    trite, over-used, stale, banal, be wearing thin, threadbare, clichéd, corny, hackneyed, shopworn, stereotyped, commonplace