dumb

Example Sentences

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Markets aren’t as dumb as they sometimes seem, and there are two good reasons for tighter central-bank policy, or in the Fed’s case dropping plans to ease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was the first laugh before we even got into the special so shout-out to your dumb friend!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

My character in the show is English and not interested in American football, so I’m kind of having to play dumb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"We were young and dumb and had summit fever and really wanted to do that route and we continued anyways," Rebekah, a nurse, says.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“Well? Do I look dumb wearing these giant hoops?”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall