Dumb
/dʌm/
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An adjective most commonly used to describe a person or action that lacks intelligence or good judgment; historically, it was also used to mean unable to speak.
It was dumb of me to leave my keys inside the locked car.
Etymology
Comes from Old English 'dumb', meaning 'mute, unable to speak', from Proto-Germanic 'dumbaz'. The meaning 'lacking intelligence' developed in the 18th century.
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What does Dumb mean?
Dumb means: An adjective most commonly used to describe a person or action that lacks intelligence or good judgment; historically, it was also used to mean unable to speak.
How do you pronounce Dumb?
Dumb: /dʌm/
How is Dumb used in a sentence?
It was dumb of me to leave my keys inside the locked car.