Dumbness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being mentally slow and limited.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- His dumbness made it difficult for him to learn new skills and understand complex concepts.
- The movie portrayed the main character's dumbness as a comedic device, but it ended up being insulting and stereotypical.
- Despite his dumbness, he had a good heart and was always willing to help others.
- The coach's dumbness in calling a timeout with only seconds left on the clock cost his team the game.
- The student's dumbness in not studying for the exam was evident when he scored a failing grade.