dumbly

• Adverbio que significa 'en silencio, sin palabras o de manera poco inteligente'. Puede describir una acción hecha sin hablar (por ejemplo, por shock u obediencia) o un modo que indica falta de comprensión o perspicacia.

An adverb meaning 'in a silent, speechless, or unintelligent manner.' It can describe acting without speaking (e.g., from shock or obedience) or in a way that suggests a lack of understanding or cleverness.

1. In a silent or speechless mannerB2formal

   Without speaking; in a way that shows an inability or unwillingness to speak, often due to shock, confusion, or lack of knowledge.

   de manera muda / sin hablar

   • He stared dumbly at the wreckage of his car.
   • She nodded dumbly, unable to find the right words.
   • The child stood dumbly in the corner, not understanding what was happening.

   Sinónimosmutelysilentlyspeechlesslywordlessly

2. In a stupid or foolish mannerB2informal

   In a way that shows a lack of intelligence or good judgment.

   de forma tonta

   • He dumbly repeated the same mistake.
   • She dumbly agreed to the unfair contract.
   • They dumbly followed the crowd without questioning.

   Sinónimosfoolishlyobtuselysenselesslystupidlyunintelligently

   Antónimosastutelyintelligentlysensiblyshrewdlywisely