dumb

Example Sentences

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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

According to the “smart money,” the “dumb money” is going to act dumb again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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

I played dumb just to annoy her; that’s what sisters do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

If his parents weren’t divorced, then he wouldn’t have to leave home every other weekend and go to his dad’s dumb apartment.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold