dumbness Meaning & Definition
What Does Dumbness Mean?
Dumbness is used as a noun meaning The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak. It can also mean Muteness, silence; abstention from speech.
Dumbness: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | denseness, slow-wittedness and dumbhood |
| Plural | dumbnesses |
Dumbness Definition (Noun)
- The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
- Muteness, silence; abstention from speech.
- Show or gesture without words; pantomime; dumb-show.
- The quality of being stupid or foolish.
Synonyms of Dumbness
Dumbness synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dumbness (usually uncountable, plural dumbnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Dumbness
Origin of Dumbness
From Middle English dombenesse, from Old English dumbnes; equivalent to dumb + -ness. Cognate with Old Frisian dumbnisse (“folly, dumbness”).
Quick Answers About Dumbness
What part of speech is dumbness?
Dumbness is a noun.
What is another word for dumbness?
You can replace dumbness with words such as denseness, slow-wittedness and dumbhood. See the full list of dumbness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dumbness?
The plural of dumbness is dumbnesses.