Dumb vs. Stupid 

"Dumb" vs. "Stupid" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both of these words refer to someone foolish. 'Dumb' is more common in American English, whereas, 'stupid' is used in both American and British English.

Differences

The only difference between these two is that 'dumb' is more common among Americans. Check out the following examples:

Example

Have you seen the famous Jim Carrey movie 'Dumb & Dumber'?

What good will it do to you to label him stupid?

Similarities

Both of these words refer to someone lacking intelligence and doing foolish things. Look at the following examples:

Example

How could someone be so dumb as to lose such a precious thing?

They might look stupid, but they are not.

Are They Interchangebale?

Both of these words are the same. Most people use them interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ Stop calling yourself stupid when it's not true.

✓ Stop calling yourself dumb when it's not true.

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