dumbly
Example Sentences
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I was dumbly naive thinking I could have a conversation about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
They waved, and Levin found himself dumbly waving back.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2022
Instead, I pulled out my phone and looked at it dumbly, because I had completely forgotten how to dial 911.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2022
There is only Bill, staring dumbly at his laptop, with no crucial proclamation forthcoming.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
She dumbly nodded her thanks and wandered on.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
