Dumbest
Synonyms for dumb
adj unable to speak
speechless
inarticulate
incoherent
mousy
mum
mute
quiet
silent
soundless
tongue-tied
uncommunicative
voiceless
at a loss for words
wordless
Antonyms for dumbest
intelligent
speaking
bright
sharp
smart
Synonyms
adj stupid, unintelligent
foolish
dull
dense
dim-witted
feebleminded
moronic
thick
doltish
simple-minded
Antonyms
intelligent
speaking
bright
sharp
smart
Usage Notes
Dumb in the sense “lacking the power of speech” is perceived as insulting when describing humans (but not animals), probably because dumb also means “stupid; dull-witted.” The noun dummy in the sense “person who lacks the power of speech” is also perceived as insulting, as are the terms deaf-and-dumb, deaf-mute, and mute. The adjective hearing-impaired is acceptable though not the term of choice, partly because it lacks directness. The preferred term is deaf, which makes no reference to an inability to speak or communicate; the capitalized Deaf signals membership in this community.
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