Dumbness and Fatuity

Dumbness

Dumbness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: couldn't believe the dumbness of the people who fell for that scam

Fatuity and dumbness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fatuity" instead a noun "Dumbness".

Nearby Words: dumb, dumbly, dumbing

Fatuity

Fatuity noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: the fatuity of the homeowner who used gasoline to burn a pile of brushwood

Dumbness and fatuity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumbness" instead a noun "Fatuity".

Nearby Words: fatuous, fatuousness, fatuously
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