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dumb

 

[ dʌm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of intelligence

Lacking the power of speech; mute. Temporarily unable or unwilling to speak. Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity. Lacking the capacity to process complex information.

Synonyms

inarticulate, mute, speechless, unintelligent

Examples of usage

  • He was struck dumb with astonishment.
  • She remained dumb, as if unwilling or unable to speak.
  • The dumb student struggled to comprehend the material.
  • The dumb computer program could not handle the advanced calculations.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal offensive

Stupid or foolish. Deserving ridicule or contempt.

Synonyms

foolish, idiotic, ridiculous, stupid

Examples of usage

  • He made a dumb mistake by trusting that unreliable source.
  • Don't be dumb enough to fall for that scam.

Translations

Translations of the word "dumb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 burro

🇮🇳 मूर्ख

🇩🇪 dumm

🇮🇩 bodoh

🇺🇦 дурний

🇵🇱 głupi

🇯🇵 ばか

🇫🇷 stupide

🇪🇸 tonto

🇹🇷 aptal

🇰🇷 멍청한

🇸🇦 غبي

🇨🇿 hloupý

🇸🇰 hlúpy

🇨🇳 笨

🇸🇮 neumen

🇮🇸 heimskur

🇰🇿 ақымақ

🇬🇪 ულვაში

🇦🇿 axmaq

🇲🇽 tonto

Etymology

The word 'dumb' originally meant 'mute' or 'unable to speak' in Old English. Over time, it has evolved to also mean 'lacking intelligence' or 'foolish'. The term has been used in various contexts and has had different connotations throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,445 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.