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dumb

6 definitions • 7 examples

1

unable to speak:

Examples:

Children like this used to be described as "deaf and dumb".

2

temporarily unable to speak, for example because you are very surprised or shocked:

Examples:

be struck dumb She was struck dumb by what she had seen.

3

stupid :

Examples:

Are they brave or just dumb?

What a dumb idea!

4

A dumb device cannot connect to the internet, or cannot operate independently using computer technology:

Examples:

Radio receivers were dumb devices - copper coils, essentially.

The kit turns a dumb bomb into a smart bomb by attaching a GPS system.

5

stupid:

Examples:

Don’t say anything – just act/play dumb (= pretend to be stupid or not to know something).

6

permanently or temporarily unable to speak

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