Dumbness and Fatuousness

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

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

Nearby Words: dumb, dumbly, dumbing

Fatuousness

Fatuousness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: the sheer fatuousness of the theory precludes any serious discussion

Dumbness and fatuousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumbness" instead a noun "Fatuousness".

Nearby Words: fatuous, fatuity, fatuously
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