🤐dumb

adjective
/dʌm/

Meaning

lacking intelligence or unable to speak
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example Sentences

He made a dumb mistake during the exam.

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Example Expressions

strike dumb

Synonyms

stupid, foolish, silly, mute, silent, speechless
Entry 1
stupid, foolish, silly, mute
Entry 2
mute, silent, speechless, stupid

Antonyms

smart, intelligent, talkative, vocal
Entry 1
smart, intelligent
Entry 2
talkative, smart, intelligent, vocal

Collocations

dumb mistake, dumb idea, dumb luck, dumb silence, struck dumb, dumb animal, dumb question
Entry 1
dumb mistake, dumb idea, dumb luck, dumb silence
Entry 2
struck dumb, dumb animal, dumb question, dumb luck

More Example Sentences

Do you use dumbbells for strength training?

Related Vocabularies

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Absolutely necessary; essential.
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
relating to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family
Wearing no clothes; naked.

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