Dumb and Untaught

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

Untaught and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Untaught" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

Untaught

Untaught adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: an untaught artist whose primitive paintings are now prized by collectors

Dumb and untaught are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective "Untaught".
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