as in stupidness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
couldn't believe the dumbness of the people who fell for that scam
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Recent Examples of dumbness
Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbness
Noun
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Anya Freeman, founder of KIND Designs, said current regulations cap seawall thickness at 18 inches.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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But, because this common internet hack lacks the flavor, thickness, and baking prowess of cultured buttermilk, many professionals don’t recommend it.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Smart, skilled, hardworking people gracefully put up with all manner of tragedy, stupidity, and institutional rot.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of stupidity, Kathy, pay for the Second Ave.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Antioxidant-rich extras like sea buckthorn and vitamin E fend off dullness, and peptides smooth the complexion over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The slowness of the day, the blue sky rising tall above the house—a house Daithí has built for her and their two girls—Eloise, their baby, will sleep here, in the shade, windows open to the sea air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Learning to sit with that uncertainty – to tolerate the slowness and mess of thinking things through rather than reaching for the frictionless answer – is where discernment begins.—
Kristi Girdharry,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This season Fears has shown both the maturity of the player who came back to discuss his actions with his head coach, and the foolishness of the hothead who responded with the hard foul.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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There was no foolishness tolerated from him and, of course, Magic, his lieutenant.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some may read this intro and roll their eyes, arguing that Lawrence’s patented self-deprecation and casual dorkiness are a big act.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s density (how many strands per square inch) and porosity (how readily hair absorbs moisture).—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dumbness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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