“at a loss for words”
"At a loss for words" describes a state of being so surprised, shocked, moved, or overwhelmed that you cannot find the right words to express yourself. It indicates that a situation has left someone speechless or temporarily unable to respond. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "at a loss for words" in the video clips below.
Hear how "at a loss for words" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Bridgerton, Don't Look Up, National Geographic, Complex and 4 more.
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YouTubeNational Geographic1.2M views · 2025-01-25
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: 30 Years Later | SPECIAL | National Geographic
“AT A LOSS FOR WORDS.”
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE: IT'S
NOT OFTEN THAT A TEACHER IS … I KNOW MY STUDENTS
WOULDN'T THINK SO.
Play at 6:39
YouTubeComplex188K views · 2025-07-31
La La Anthony On Hollywood Sex Scenes, New Show With Kim Kardashian & Drake “In My Feelings” Video
“at a loss for words. [music]”
You're good." So, now a lot of times I'm … [music] What's going on, guys? I'm
Play at 0:04
YouTubeJoshua Weissman4.7M views · 2024-07-19
I Tried Every Fast Food Breakfast In America
“like at a loss for words right now those”
actually really enjoying this sorry I'm … three items I would have never picked
Play at 23:15
YouTubePatrick (H) Willems843K views · 2023-11-25
When Movie Stars Become Brands
“seems at a loss for words in Hollywood”
promo Battle For the First Time The Rock … he could have complete control over his
Play at 23:09
YouTube60 Minutes340K views · 2025-07-19
NASA's long journey back to the moon | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“years never to be at a loss for words,”
barely. You are a man who I've known for … but you were at a loss for words then. I
Play at 7:30
YouTube60 Minutes340K views · 2025-07-19
NASA's long journey back to the moon | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“but you were at a loss for words then. I”
years never to be at a loss for words, … I think all you could come up with was,
Play at 7:32
YouTubeVariety4.9M views · 2023-12-06
Emily Blunt & Anne Hathaway | Actors on Actors
“and I am at a loss for words,”
- 'Cause the movie is,
the movie's the movie, … and you are just so wonderful in it.
Play at 8:47
TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S02E02
“you appear to be at a loss for words, Doctor.”
For a man whose profession relies on talk, talk, talk, … I-I would need to see him
Play at 15:59
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TV ShowBridgerton
Bridgerton — S03E08
“I find myself suddenly at a loss for words.”
Dearest Gentle Reader, … My reticence is not due to a desire
Play at 1:02:19
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MovieDon't Look Up
Don't Look Up
“This reporter is at a loss for words right now.”
but I'm not gonna lie to you. … It's definitely turning around.
Play at 1:06:52
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