What is another word for dumber?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌmə] (IPA)

The word "dumber" refers to a person who has a lower level of intelligence or someone who lacks common sense. Some synonyms for this word include stupid, unintelligent, foolish, and brainless. These words are often used to describe someone who says or does something that doesn't make logical sense or someone who displays a lack of knowledge or understanding. Other possible synonyms may include unwise, simple-minded, ignorant, and clueless. Regardless of the specific word used, they all refer to the same basic idea of someone who is not very smart or clever.

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What are the hypernyms for Dumber?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    less astute, less aware, less clever, less intelligent, not as sharp, not as smart.

Usage examples for Dumber

If you was a little deaf-and-dumber than you are now, I'd like you better!
"Little Prudy's Sister Susy"
Sophie May
"She's a lively one if she is a dumber," said Freckles approvingly.
"Flamsted quarries"
Mary E. Waller
Th' funny part o' it is, th' dumber they air th' more they chatter.
"Bring Me His Ears"
Clarence E. Mulford

Famous quotes with Dumber

  • One of the dumber things my manager said was, Stick to the melody. But I can't.
    Shawn Colvin
  • The dumber you are on court, the better you're going to play.
    Jim Courier
  • As the world gets dumber and dumber, I feel more and more at home.
    Peter McWilliams
  • The dumbing down of the country reflects itself on Broadway. The shows get dumber, and the public gets used to them.
    Stephen Sondheim
  • You're dumber than you think I think you are.
    Robert Towne

Related words: dumber than a box of rocks, dumb as rocks, dumb as a box of rocks, more stupid than a bag of hammers

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