dumbly
- a word derived from dumb.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That may be the only backstop against dumbly going where no budget has gone before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2025
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
“Now they’re getting smart. They are waking up. They are gaining the ability not just to dumbly record what we do but to make judgments about it.”
From Scientific American ● Dec. 20, 2021
I stood dumbly while Grandfather knelt by Mother’s side.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
