Definitions
- Describing a person who is unable to speak or has difficulty speaking. - Referring to a lack of intelligence or understanding. - Talking about something that is mute or silent.
- Describing a person who lacks intelligence or common sense. - Referring to a decision or action that is unwise or foolish. - Talking about something that is slow or dull.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of intelligence or understanding.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person or thing.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are informal and casual.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dumb is less commonly used than stupid in modern English.
- 2Severity: Stupid is often considered more severe and insulting than dumb.
- 3Scope: Stupid can refer to a wider range of things, including decisions, actions, and situations, while dumb is typically used to describe a person's ability to speak or understand.
- 4Connotation: Dumb can sometimes be used in a neutral or positive context, such as 'dumb luck', while stupid is almost always negative.
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Remember this!
While both dumb and stupid refer to a lack of intelligence or understanding, dumb specifically refers to the inability to speak or understand, while stupid is more general and can refer to a wide range of foolish or unwise actions or decisions. Additionally, stupid is more commonly used and has a stronger negative connotation than dumb.
