Dumb
Dumb adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: don't call him dumb just because he makes the occasional mistake like the rest of us
Foolish is a synonym for dumb in stupid topic. In some cases you can use "Foolish" instead an adjective "Dumb", when it comes to topics like property, silly.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Idiot Hero: Baul is not dumb per se but he does commit foolish mistakes that are lethal in his new line of work.
Source: Webcomic / Dogfight -
Too Dumb to Live: "You see, I'm nearly safe, but I thought I'd do something truly foolish instead and get myself killed." Transflormation: The Green Man demonstrates two of the variations.
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Too Dumb to Live: Kuroda is so foolish that he repeatedly causes himself to be beat up and humiliated; his Idiot Ball is so big it powers a good third of the story.
Source: Manga / Angel Densetsu
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