Be lost for words

phrase

Too surprised, shocked, or amazed to know what to say.

When she told me she was pregnant, I was lost for words.
Visual representation of "be lost for words" - Too surprised, shocked, or amazed to know what to say.

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Too surprised, shocked, or amazed to know what to say.

When she told me she was pregnant, I was lost for words.
Visual representation of "be lost for words" - Too surprised, shocked, or amazed to know what to say.

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be lost for words"
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Emotional Intensity

Used when emotions are so strong that one can't articulate thoughts, not just confusion.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, I was lost for words.
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Unexpected Situations

Often used when something happens that you didn't predict, leaving you speechless.

Illustration for Unexpected Situations
When the magician made my watch disappear, I was lost for words.
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Positive or Negative

Can express both good and bad shock, such as extreme joy or dismay.

Illustration for Positive or Negative
The surprise party left me lost for words.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Used when emotions are so strong that one can't articulate thoughts, not just confusion.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, I was lost for words.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unexpected Situations

Often used when something happens that you didn't predict, leaving you speechless.

Illustration for Unexpected Situations
When the magician made my watch disappear, I was lost for words.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive or Negative

Can express both good and bad shock, such as extreme joy or dismay.

Illustration for Positive or Negative
The surprise party left me lost for words.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Used when emotions are so strong that one can't articulate thoughts, not just confusion.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, I was lost for words.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unexpected Situations

Often used when something happens that you didn't predict, leaving you speechless.

Illustration for Unexpected Situations
When the magician made my watch disappear, I was lost for words.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive or Negative

Can express both good and bad shock, such as extreme joy or dismay.

Illustration for Positive or Negative
The surprise party left me lost for words.
Visual representation of the word "Be lost for words"

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