inarticulate; tongue-tied; poor speaker
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
inarticulate; tongue-tied; poor at speaking
Describes someone who struggles to articulate thoughts verbally, often due to nervousness, lack of practice, or natural disposition. Not necessarily indicative of low intelligence. Often used sympathetically.
Tā他
zuǐ嘴
bèn笨
，
yǒu有
huà话
shuō说
bù不
chū出
lái来
。
He is tongue-tied and cannot get the words out.
Wǒ我
suī虽
rán然
zuǐ嘴
bèn笨
，
dàn但
xīn心
lǐ里
míng明
bai白
。
Although I'm not good with words, I understand in my heart.
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Tā他
zhè这
ge个
rén人
zuǐ嘴
bèn笨
，
bú不
huì会
tǎo讨
hǎo好
rén人
。
This guy is inarticulate and doesn't know how to ingratiate himself with others.
Zuǐ嘴
bèn笨
de的
rén人
cháng常
cháng常
zài在
miàn面
shì试
zhōng中
chī吃
kuī亏
。
People who are poor speakers often suffer disadvantages in interviews.