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Definition dumb in British English

dumb adjective

adjective

/dʌm/

1

Example

She's so dumb she can't even figure out her answering machine.

Example

You gave him your phone number? That was a dumb thing to do.

Synonyms and related words

silly idiotic unintelligent

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2

temporarily unable or unwilling to speak, especially because you are very shocked

Example

Some of the passengers were dumb with terror.

Example

I was struck dumb by the clerk's rudeness.

Synonyms and related words

surprised shocked amazed

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2.1

permanently unable to speak. This word is now usually considered offensive. The more usual word is speech impaired.

Synonyms and related words

accessible ataxia the blind

Definition dumb in British English