dumbness
intermediateB1/ˈdʌmnəs/ · dumb-ness
The condition of being unable to speak.
Meanings
The condition of being unable to speak.
بول نہ سکنے کی حالت۔
خاموشی
khamoshi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dumbness of mind
- dumbness to the world
- emotional dumbness
Example Sentences
The dumbness of the child concerned the parents.
بچے کی خاموشی نے والدین کو فکر میں ڈال دیا۔
Bachay ki khamoshi ne walidain ko fikar mein dal diya.
His dumbness in not understanding the issue surprised everyone.
مسئلے کو نہ سمجھنے کی اس کی خاموشی نے سب کو حیران کر دیا۔
Maslay ko na samjhne ki is ki khamoshi ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.
The novel portrays the dumbness of society towards injustice.
ناول میں معاشرے کی بےحسی کو بیان کیا گیا ہے۔
Novel mein muashray ki behisi ko bayan kiya gaya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dumb' like a ‘dumbbell’ that doesn't speak.
Imagine a person unable to speak, looking confused while surrounded by a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموشی میں بھی ایک درد ہے، کبھی سنائی نہیں دیتا،
Khamoshi mein bhi aik dard hai, kabhi sunai nahi deta,
There is a pain even in silence, it never gets heard.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموش رہنے میں ہی سلامتی ہے
Khamosh rehne mein hi salamati hai
Silence is often safety.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dumb" — unable to speak
First known use: 15th century
The word 'dumbness' originated from the Old English 'dumb', which meant mute or unable to speak. Over time, its usage has expanded to describe a state of ignorance or lack of comprehension.