Synonyms for Dumb
Definition of dumb
adjective
- slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students"
- temporarily incapable of speaking; "struck dumb"; "speechless with shock"
- lacking the power of human speech; "dumb animals"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dumb"
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"Dumb" in song lyrics
See how dumb is used in real songs:
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"Now you wanna start acting dumb"
2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe -
"I know what's happenin', don't think I'm dumb"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come -
"I'm 13, but I ain't dumb"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha