Definition of dumb

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  • dumb is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • dumb is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • dumb is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of dumb

  • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. mute
    2. silent
  • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. dumb officials make some really dumb decisions

    Synonyms

    1. dense
    2. dim
    3. dull
    4. obtuse
    5. slow
  • temporarily incapable of speaking (adjective)

    Examples

    1. struck dumb

    Synonyms

    1. speechless
  • lacking the power of human speech (adjective)

    Examples

    1. dumb animals

See definition of dumb in Merriam Webster