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dumbest

  • superlative
    of dumb.
    dumb
    adjective
    lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.

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This was easily the dumbest head coaching call of McVay’s career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Collectively, they stand as a blunt reminder that war, the dumbest and most vicious human invention, occurs in time and space.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

“This is the dumbest, most ridiculous lawsuit I’ve ever seen,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The dumbest phrase in military history is Adolf Hitler saying “Let’s attack Russia in the winter.”

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

Audrey had this way of making you feel like the dumbest person in the room.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson