dumber

ADJECTIVE

unable to speak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

speechless

WEAK

at a loss for words inarticulate incoherent mousy mum mute quiet silent soundless tongue-tied uncommunicative voiceless wordless

Antonyms

WEAK

bright intelligent sharp smart speaking

ADJECTIVE

stupid, unintelligent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull foolish

WEAK

dense dim-witted doltish feebleminded moronic simple-minded thick

Antonyms

WEAK

bright intelligent sharp smart speaking

Example Sentences

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But then they made Woody be a little more understanding and Buzz a little, forgive the word, dumber.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

An interesting research question for future generations of economics doctoral students would be whether publishing quarterly forecasts actually makes the Fed dumber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

That didn’t stop him from getting dumber ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

And everything it touches gets a little dumber and more difficult to trust.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

The little kids didn’t pay me much mind but to laugh at me for being dumber than a sheep.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye