Also means
silently
Usage Note
Wortlos describes doing something in complete silence, without uttering any words: wortlos verschwinden, wortlos nicken. It often conveys emotional weight — resignation, anger, or deep hurt conveyed through silence.
Examples
"Er verließ wortlos den Raum."
Natural Translation
He left the room without a word.
Literal Translation
He left wordlessly the room.

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