dumbness

[ˈdʌmnəs]

dumbness Definition

  • 1the state of being unable to speak
  • 2the 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

Phrases with dumbness

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.'