actions speak louder than words UK /ˈak.ʃənz spiːk ˈlaʊ̯d.ə ˌðan wɜːdz/US /ˈæk.ʃənz spik ˈlaʊ̯d.əɹ ˌðæn wɜɹdz/ saying2 •An individual's actions indicate their true sentiments more reliably than their claims do. •It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action."The Government says accessibility is a priority, but actions speak louder than words," he said. — 2026