Dumb

Quick meaning: Dumb is an adjective meaning (informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.

Meaning

(informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively) Pointless, foolish, lacking intellectual content or value.
2. Lacking some functionality or property ordinarily characteristic of its kind.
3. (dated) Unable to speak; lacking power of speech.
4. (archaic) Not talkative; taciturn or unwilling to speak.
5. (dated) Having no input or voice in running things.
6. (dated, of things, actions, etc.) Unaccompanied by words or speech, silent, wordless.
7. (dated) Not producing any sound, silent.

Example Sentences

deaf, dumb, and blind

We are dumb and we would talk

to unloose the very tongues even of dumb creatures

His younger brother was born dumb, and communicated with sign language.

Word Forms

• dumber
• dumbest
• dumbs
• dumbing
• dumbed

Synonyms for dumb

Depending on context, synonyms include mute, speechless, wordless, feeble-minded, idiotic, moronic.

Antonyms for dumb

Common opposites include intelligent, smart.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include speechless, mute, dull, inarticulate, silent, unarticulate.

Related Dictionary Tools