Dumb

Pronunciation: /dʌm/

Definitions of dumb

adjective describes a person or thing that is unable to speak, lacking intelligence, or showing a lack of good judgment

Example Sentences

A1 He felt dumb for forgetting his keys at home.

A2 She made a dumb mistake by not double-checking her work.

B1 It was dumb of him to trust a stranger with his personal information.

B2 The decision to invest all his money in one risky stock was seen as dumb by his financial advisor.

C1 The professor's dumb explanation confused the students even more.

C2 Her dumb behavior at the meeting cost her the promotion she was hoping for.

Examples of dumb in a Sentence

formal The professor called the student's mistake a dumb error.

informal I can't believe you did something so dumb.

slang Stop being so dumb, dude.

figurative His decision to quit his job without another lined up was really dumb.

Grammatical Forms of dumb

• past tense: dumbed
• plural: dumbs
• comparative: dumber
• superlative: dumbest
• present tense: dumb
• future tense: will dumb
• perfect tense: have dumbed
• continuous tense: is dumbing
• singular: dumb
• positive degree: dumb
• infinitive: to dumb
• gerund: dumbing
• participle: dumbed

Origin and Evolution of dumb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dumb' originated from the Old English word 'dumb', which meant 'silent, speechless'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dumb' has evolved to also include the concept of lacking intelligence or the ability to speak.