stupid, dull, dense, crass, dumb mean lacking in power to absorb ideas or impressions. stupid implies a slow-witted or dazed state of mind that may be either congenital or temporary.

Dumb definition: lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.. See examples of DUMB used in a sentence.

DUMB definition: 1. unable to speak: 2. temporarily unable to speak, for example because you are very surprised or…. Learn more.

Oct 27, 2025 · Adjective dumb (comparative dumber, superlative dumbest) (dated) Unable to speak; lacking power of speech. synonyms quotations Synonyms: mute, speechless, wordless …

Definition of dumb adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dumb is the Old English word that means "mute, speechless," and itself came from an even older word dheubh meaning "confusion, stupefaction, dizziness." Today, dumb still means "unable …

If someone is dumb on a particular occasion, they cannot speak because they are angry, shocked, or surprised.