to mutter
Third Person
mutters
Present Participle
muttering
Past Tense
muttered
Past Participle
muttered
1
to speak in a way that is not clear or easily heard
- He muttered a response, and I couldn't quite catch what he said.
- During the secret meeting, they muttered plans to avoid being overheard.
- The old man would often sit alone and mutter to himself, lost in thought.
- As the teacher explained the complex topic, some students began to mutter in confusion.
2
to grumble or speak in a low, discontented manner
- He often mutters under his breath when faced with challenging tasks.
- The disgruntled passenger muttered about the delays during the entire journey.
- She will probably mutter about the decision, given her strong opinions on the matter.
- If the project fails, team members might mutter about poor management decisions.