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also dopy
1
as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
a sweet but dopey little dog who never learned any tricks
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2
as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
we were still dopey from having all those facts and figures thrown at us
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Recent Examples of dopey
Fortunately, that’s no longer the case, thanks largely to the leadership of Andrew Cuomo, who did a great job except for the dopey AirTrain, which was correctly killed off by his successor.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
This is pretty much your standard-issue focus-group scene, with dopey viewers idiotically nitpicking irrelevant details.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Cranston will also reprise his role as Hal, Malcolm's sweet, dopey dad, in the revival.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Leitch produced the film, which was a passable Netflix throwaway hampered by dopey B-movie conventions.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
This is pretty much your standard-issue focus-group scene, with dopey viewers idiotically nitpicking irrelevant details.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Cranston will also reprise his role as Hal, Malcolm's sweet, dopey dad, in the revival.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Leitch produced the film, which was a passable Netflix throwaway hampered by dopey B-movie conventions.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dopey
Adjective
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
Adjective
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At some point, Kevin, dazed but not incapacitated, got on the line with a dispatcher.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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In footage shared by local media, he was seen bloodied, dazed and clutching his mobile phone.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Progress toward the opening of the micro-home village has been slow following a ceremonial groundbreaking held in July 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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As elevated mortgage rates continue to put a damper on the housing market locally and nationally, rising inventory, slower sales and lower prices have made for more favorable conditions for potential buyers in the Austin-area housing market.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved but are looking into distracted driving as a factor in the crash.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
26 July 2025
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These systems detect behaviors like hard braking or distracted driving and provide real-time alerts.—
Gaurav Sharda,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Towns and counties now have to pick a handful of ways to create denser, cheaper housing and report on their progress every year.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In an Instagram reel, what started as a serene cuddle session between a dog and its owner quickly became a funny surprise, leaving viewers both laughing and tearing up at the canine's bewildered reaction.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Europe, broke and bewildered, will have a choice: follow suit or fade into irrelevance and bankruptcy.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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“Dopey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dopey. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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