dumb

/dʌm/

adjectivedumb

The **b** in **dumb** is **dumb**—it stays quiet.

Yes, it's dumb. Remember the silent **b** at the end: **dum + b** (but don’t pronounce the **b**).

Definitions

  1. adjectiveNot able to speak; speechless.
  2. adjective(Informal) Not intelligent; foolish.
  3. adjectiveTemporarily unable to speak because of surprise, fear, or strong emotion.

Examples

  • “He was struck dumb when he heard the news.”
  • “It was a dumb mistake, but she learned from it.”
  • “The crowd fell dumb as the lights went out.”

Synonyms

silentspeechlessmutefoolishstupid

Antonyms

smartintelligentwise

Translations

ES tonto; mudoPT burro; mudoFR stupide; muet

Common misspellings

dumdummdumbbdumbhdumbmdumbpdumb dumb.

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