dumb

Example Sentences

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As an actor who had to be exceedingly smart to play dumb blondes, she used the shoot to make “a profound statement about her social positioning.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Mr. Platner claims he’s changed and shrugs off his past comments: “I made dumb jokes and picked fights.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Spreads are often derided since profits are limited to the difference between strike prices, less the cost, but that’s dumb.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The series was consistently dumb but well-made, and this looks like a decent way to spend two hours if you like car chases, shootouts and explosions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

"Yeah, but I have these dumb curls," Sam said glumly.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry