UNSPEAKING

Etymology 1

Adjective

unspeaking (comparative more unspeaking, superlative most unspeaking)

Silent, not talking.

Mute, unable to speak for physical or psychological reasons.

Etymology 2

Verb

unspeaking

present participle of unspeak

Source: Wiktionary


UNSPEAK

Un*speak", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + speak.]

Definition: To retract, as what has been spoken; to recant; to unsay. [R.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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