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Vocabulary Entry
dumb
|adjective • adjective • adjective
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A
adjective
Not able to speak, especially because of a physical condition.
Example Sentences
"She was born dumb."
"The old story used the word dumb to mean unable to speak."
"He was mistaken for being dumb."
A
adjective
Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.
Example Sentences
"That was a dumb mistake."
"It was dumb to leave the door open."
"He felt dumb after missing the obvious answer."
A
adjective
Silenced, quiet, or not speaking.
Example Sentences
"The crowd was dumb with shock."
"She stood dumb for a moment."
"They were dumb with fear."