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tongue-tied

1 of 1adjective
/ˈtʌŋtaɪd/
1

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

  • He felt tongue-tied during the interview, unable to answer the questions smoothly.
  • She was so nervous about speaking in public that she became tongue-tied.
  • After hearing the unexpected compliment, he was left feeling tongue-tied.
  • The overwhelming situation made him tongue-tied, struggling to find the right words.
  • He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush.
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