dumb

Example Sentences

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“You can think the war is dumb, and also like, kind of not want to miss it, you know what I mean?” he said in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • May 30, 2026

As an actor who had to be exceedingly smart to play dumb blondes, she used the shoot to make “a profound statement about her social positioning.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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

Charlie was dumb enough to fall for their sign.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson