as in stupidness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
couldn't believe the dumbness of the people who fell for that scam
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Recent Examples of dumbness
Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbness
Noun
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The material is the perfect thickness for either layering or wearing standalone.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The thickness of the ice is between 3/4 and 1½ inches.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Which is much worse than plain old stupidity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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To avoid any dullness, a chunky belt is the ultimate solution to break up the fabric or pattern.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the composer Huang Ruo knows that this slowness can also offer opportunity for pause, reflection, and escape.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The slowness is part of its appeal.—
Kallie Plagge,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Was her decision to push forward with a severe knee injury a calculated risk or stubborn foolishness?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Navarro devoted a chapter to the seductive foolishness of protectionist trade policies.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Some may read this intro and roll their eyes, arguing that Lawrence’s patented self-deprecation and casual dorkiness are a big act.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is equipped with XT-4 tooling such as a full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, Quicklace closure, and dual density EVA cushioning in the midsole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dumbness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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