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dumbest

IPA: /ˈdʌmbɪst/

KK: /dʌmbɪst/

adjective

Definition: The word describes someone or something that is considered to have the least intelligence or is the most foolish among a group.

Example: He made the dumbest mistake in the exam by not reading the questions carefully.

dumbfound

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊnd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to be extremely surprised or confused.

Example: The magician's trick was so amazing that it dumbfounded the entire audience.

dumbfounded

IPA: //ˈdʌmˌfaʊndɪd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of shock.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

verb

Definition: To be very surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to respond or think clearly.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

dumbfoundingly

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊndɪŋli//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to be extremely surprised or shocked.

Example: The magician performed dumbfoundingly amazing tricks that left the audience speechless.

dumbstruck

IPA: /ˈdʌmstrʌk/

KK: /dʌmstrʌk/

adjective

Definition: Feeling so surprised or shocked that you cannot speak or react.

Example: She was dumbstruck when she heard the unexpected news.

dumfound

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊnd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊnd/

verb

Definition: To surprise or shock someone so much that they are unable to respond or react.

Example: The unexpected news dumfounded everyone in the room.

dumfounded

IPA: //dʌmˈfaʊndɪd//

KK: /dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of it.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

verb

Definition: To be extremely surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to react or respond.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

dump

IPA: /dʌmp/

KK: /dʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall or drop suddenly and heavily.

Example: The old tree branch dumped onto the ground after the storm.

noun

Definition: A location where waste or unwanted items are disposed of, or a place where things are stored in a disorganized way.

Example: The city decided to close the old garbage dump due to environmental concerns.

transitive verb

Definition: To empty out a container or vehicle, or to discard something in a careless way.

Example: He decided to dump the old furniture in the alley.

dumping

IPA: /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or valuable, or selling goods at a very low price, often to gain an advantage in the market.

Example: The company faced criticism for dumping its products at prices lower than competitors.

verb

Definition: To drop or dispose of something in a careless or hasty manner.

Example: He was dumping the old furniture in the alley behind the house.

dunce

IPA: /dʌns/

KK: /dʌns/

noun

Definition: A person who is not smart or has difficulty learning new things.

Example: He felt like a dunce when he couldn't solve the simple math problem.

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