Dumbness
Synonyms for dumbness
noun stupidity
simpleness
foolishness
slowness
denseness
mindlessness
slow-wittedness
brainlessness
doltishness
dopiness
stupidness
Synonyms
noun silence
soundlessness
speechlessness
voicelessness
muteness
wordlessness
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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