dumb

Example Sentences

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Yet Lindsey, though beautiful, isn’t dumb: She quickly discovers Kyle’s identity and tracks him down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Spreads are often derided since profits are limited to the difference between strike prices, less the cost, but that’s dumb.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

With a riff reminiscent of the Hives' Hate To Say I Told You So, it's a big, dumb singalong with charisma to burn.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“If you can’t agree to an off-stream investment in this world of weather whiplash, we’re as dumb as we want to be.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“Best friends don’t let each other do dumb things by themselves. And that includes dumb things like…” She gestures around us.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer