voicelessness
- noun
- /ˈvɔɪsləsnəs/
:
falta de voz
- As the World Bank has emphasized at various points, poverty is not just a matter of income; insecurity and voicelessness are also part of its profile.
Examples
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The voicelessness of marginalized communities highlights the need for better representation in government.
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Dear Angelika, thank you for putting a voice to our voicelessness.
Blog text (26) -
This self-imposed voicelessness, or passiveness, has many more obvious symptoms.
Academic text (1996) -
Perhaps most importantly of all, Oblivia is marked not just by powerlessness but by voicelessness.
Academic text (2018) -
That is, voicelessness here is not passivity inasmuch as it is an active critique of voice as discourse and as power.
Academic text (2018) -
Danisha needs counseling to help her deal with the feelings of isolation, exclusion, powerlessness, and voicelessness, feelings influenced by her heightened sense of racial identity.
Academic text (1998) -
Many individuals experience voicelessness when their opinions are ignored in discussions about important issues.
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After years of voicelessness, she decided to speak up and advocate for her rights.
Synonyms
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A feeling of being unable to control or change what happens
Not having people to speak or act for a group in decisions
A situation where a person or group has little influence
A feeling of being unable to change things
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Etymology
Voicelessness comes from voice 'the ability to speak or be heard', plus -less 'without' and -ness 'state', so it means 'the state of being without a voice'. That's why we use it for people or groups who have no influence or chance to take part in decisions.