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dumb


Main Entry: 1dumb
Pronunciation: \ˈdəm\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German tumb mute
Date: before 12th century

1 a : lacking the human power of speech <dumb animals> b of a person often offensive : lacking the ability to speak
2 : temporarily unable to speak (as from shock or astonishment) <struck dumb with fear>
3 : not expressed in uttered words <dumb grief>
4 : silent; also : taciturn
5 : lacking some usual attribute or accompaniment; especially : having no means of self-propulsion <a dumb barge>
6 a : lacking intelligence : stupid b : showing a lack of intelligence <asking dumb questions> c : requiring no intelligence <dumb luck>
7 : not having the capability to process data <a dumb terminal> — compare intelligent 3a

synonyms see stupid

dumb·ly \ˈdəm-lē\ adverb

dumb·ness noun

usage There is evidence that, when applied to persons who cannot speak, dumb has come to be considered offensive.

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