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dumb

Prononciation : [dʌm]

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Contexte : « intelligence »

(adjective) when someone is not smart or does not understand things easily. It can mean they don’t know much about a topic or can’t figure things out.

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He may seem dumb in math, but he's actually great at drawing.

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She is not dumb; she just needs more time to learn.

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Do you think someone can be dumb and still be good at sports?

Contexte : « speech »

(adjective) when someone cannot talk. This can happen because of a medical condition or injury, and it means they are unable to use their voice.

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After the accident, he was dumb for a long time but has learned to communicate in other ways.

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She is not dumb; she prefers to use sign language to express herself.

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What can we do to help someone who is dumb communicate better?

Contexte : « offensive term »

(noun) a word used to describe someone who is not smart or lacks understanding, but it can be mean or hurtful when used this way.

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Using the word 'dumb' can sometimes ruin friendships.

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Calling her a dumb person is not fair; everyone has different strengths.

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Why do some people think it's okay to call others dumb?

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