dumb
beginnerA1/dʌm/ · dumb
unable to speak; often considered offensive when referring to a person's intellect.
Meanings
unable to speak; often considered offensive when referring to a person's intellect.
بولنے سے قاصر؛ اکثر کسی کی عقل کے حوالے سے توہین آمیز سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
بےوقوف
bewaqoof
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dumb question
- dumb decision
- dumbfounded look
Example Sentences
He stood there dumbfounded by the news.
وہ اس خبر سے بےوقوف ہو کر کھڑا رہا۔
Woh is khabar se bewakoof ho kar khara raha.
It was a dumb mistake to forget the meeting.
میٹنگ بھولنا ایک بے وقوفی کی غلطی تھی۔
Meeting bhoolna aik bewqoofi ki ghalti thi.
Don't ask a dumb question if you don't want to sound silly.
اگر آپ بےوقوف لگنا نہیں چاہتے تو بےوقوف سوال مت پوچھیں۔
Agar aap bewakoof lagna nahi chahte to bewakoof sawaal mat pochain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dumb' as someone having their mouth 'dumbed' shut.
Picture someone trying to speak but unable to make any sound.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے وقوف کی باتیں سن کر چپ رہنا
bewaqoof ki baatein sun kar chup rehna
Remaining silent after listening to the foolish talk.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dumb" — silent, mute
First known use: 15th century
The word 'dumb' has evolved from its Old English meaning of being mute or unable to speak to also imply lack of intelligence in modern usage, although the latter usage is considered derogatory.