What Does Dumb Mean

What do people mean when they call someone dumb? Do they try to insult or simply describe that person? The definition of Dumb according to Merriam Webster Dictionary is the sense of “lacking the power of speech”. This definition is perceived as an insult when it comes to describing humans; It is the result of expressing speechlessness. In other words, if you do not talk or express yourself, you are dumb. People should not call an individual dumb when wanting to state that he or she is stupid, tediously dull, annoying or irritating, as well as lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind. A better word to use to express this ideas would be the word stupid. Dumb means not being able to speak or being uncommunicative and this is very different than stupid because a mute person can be dumb …show more content…
My sister called me dumb, my brother called me dumb, and my uncle called me dumb. So does this means I cannot communicate or that I cannot express myself? It is total nonsense. First of all, Joining the military does not make me dumb. Second of all, the reason why I could be stupid is because I listen to many of my peers and believe all that they say. Another reason why people should know the legitimate definition of the word dumb, including myself, people use the word dumb to offend someone, yet they do not know the real meaning of this word Today the term “dumb” has transformed from meaning mute, to expressing someone's stupidity. We have all called someone or something dumb; therefore, we have all been wrong and have showed that we are uninformed about the correct definition and its implications. So do not be a dumb-ignorant-english-speaker and tell your peers what the word dumb really means or at least know the meaning of the word you choose when expressing your feelings or ideas to someone