dumb

Example Sentences

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Whatever thematic capital “Disclosure Day” builds, it largely wastes on this gimmick and dumb action scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I can’t tell you how many people told me I was dumb to get involved representing soccer players because soccer would never make it here,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Markwayne Mullin has a brilliantly dumb idea he’s workshopping.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Finally, Norway's Jonas Lovv rounded off the show with Ya Ya Ya - a big dumb rock song that echoed the sound of 2021 Eurovision champions Måneskin.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“All right,” he said, “since you’re so smart, you can make your own dumb maze for your own dumb mouse. I’ll write a poem instead.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary