dumbness

[ˈdʌmnəs]

dumbness Definition

• 1. the state of being unable to speak
• 2. the state of being stupid or unintelligent

Using dumbness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dumbness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dumbness caused by the shock lasted for several minutes.

• Example

  His dumbness in class made him fail the exam.

• Example

  The dumbness of the decision was apparent to everyone.

• Example

  She was struck with dumbness when she saw the surprise party.

dumbness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dumbness

• mute
• speechlessness
• stupidity
• ignorance
• foolishness

Antonyms for dumbness

• eloquence
• articulacy
• intelligence
• smartness

Phrases with dumbness

• dumbness of the law

  the lack of clarity or intelligence in a law or legal system

  Example

  The dumbness of the law led to many innocent people being punished.

• dumbness of the phone

  the inability of a phone to connect to the internet or make calls

  Example

  The dumbness of the phone was due to a software bug.

• dumbness of the animal

  the inability of an animal to communicate with humans using language

  Example

  The dumbness of the dog made it difficult to train.

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Summary: dumbness in Brief

The term 'dumbness' [ˈdʌmnəs] refers to the state of being unable to speak or the state of being stupid or unintelligent. It can be caused by shock, lack of clarity, or inability to communicate. Examples include 'The dumbness caused by the shock lasted for several minutes.' and 'The dumbness of the decision was apparent to everyone.' Synonyms include 'mute' and 'stupidity,' while antonyms include 'eloquence' and 'intelligence.'