How Do You Spell DUMBFOUNDS?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌmfa͡ʊndz] (IPA)

The word "dumbfounds" is spelled with a silent "b" and pronounced as /dʌmˈfaʊndz/. The first syllable is pronounced like "dum" as in the word dummy, and the second syllable is pronounced like "found" as in the word foundation. The added "s" at the end indicates third-person singular present tense. The word means to shock or amaze someone to the point of being speechless. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, and is often used in informal settings.

DUMBFOUNDS Meaning and Definition

1. Dumbfounds is a verb that refers to the act of leaving someone in a state of astonishment or disbelief, usually due to being unable to comprehend or find an explanation for something. It can also encompass the feeling of being rendered speechless, confused, or perplexed in response to a surprising or unexpected event.

   When someone is dumbfounded, they are typically at a loss for words, feeling utterly bewildered or shocked by the situation at hand. The term often denotes a strong emotional reaction, demonstrating just how the person is unable to process or make sense of what they have witnessed or heard.

   Dumbfounding can arise from various situations, such as witnessing an extraordinary feat, being confronted with undeniable evidence contrary to one's beliefs, or encountering an unexpected turn of events that defies rational explanation. It involves a profound sense of surprise bordering on disbelief, leaving one incapable of providing an immediate response or reaction.

   The term is often used in casual conversation to describe moments of profound astonishment or bemusement. Whether it is a magical trick, a stunning revelation, or an exceptional display of talent, being dumbfounded captures the essence of that overwhelming feeling when one's understanding is momentarily suspended, and they are left dumbstruck by the sheer incredibility or complexity of the situation.

Common Misspellings for DUMBFOUNDS

• dumbfouned
• dumbfoundly
• dumbfoundes
• dumfoundes
• dumfunds
• dumbfondes
• dumbfundis
• Dumnfoundd

Etymology of DUMBFOUNDS

The word "dumbfounds" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "dumb" and "found". The adjective "dumb" has its roots in Old English, where it originally meant "mute" or "speechless". Over time, it took on the additional meaning of "lacking intelligence" or "stupid". The word "found" is derived from the Old English word "fundian", meaning "to find". When combined, "dumbfounds" means to render someone speechless or amazed due to their lack of understanding or comprehension.

Similar spelling words for DUMBFOUNDS

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• dumbfounded,
• dumb bomb,
• dumfounding,
• dumfounded,
• dumbfound.

Conjugate verb Dumbfounds

CONDITIONAL

I would dumbfound

we would dumbfound

you would dumbfound

he/she/it would dumbfound

they would dumbfound

FUTURE

I will dumbfound

we will dumbfound

you will dumbfound

he/she/it will dumbfound

they will dumbfound

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dumbfounded

we will have dumbfounded

you will have dumbfounded

he/she/it will have dumbfounded

they will have dumbfounded

PAST

I dumbfounded

we dumbfounded

you dumbfounded

he/she/it dumbfounded

they dumbfounded

PAST PERFECT

I had dumbfounded

we had dumbfounded

you had dumbfounded

he/she/it had dumbfounded

they had dumbfounded

PRESENT

I dumbfound

we dumbfound

you dumbfound

he/she/it dumbfounds

they dumbfound

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dumbfounded

we have dumbfounded

you have dumbfounded

he/she/it has dumbfounded

they have dumbfounded

I am dumbfounding

we are dumbfounding

you are dumbfounding

he/she/it is dumbfounding

they are dumbfounding

I was dumbfounding

we were dumbfounding

you were dumbfounding

he/she/it was dumbfounding

they were dumbfounding

I will be dumbfounding

we will be dumbfounding

you will be dumbfounding

he/she/it will be dumbfounding

they will be dumbfounding

I have been dumbfounding

we have been dumbfounding

you have been dumbfounding

he/she/it has been dumbfounding

they have been dumbfounding

I had been dumbfounding

we had been dumbfounding

you had been dumbfounding

he/she/it had been dumbfounding

they had been dumbfounding

I will have been dumbfounding

we will have been dumbfounding

you will have been dumbfounding

he/she/it will have been dumbfounding

they will have been dumbfounding

I would have dumbfounded

we would have dumbfounded

you would have dumbfounded

he/she/it would have dumbfounded

they would have dumbfounded

I would be dumbfounding

we would be dumbfounding

you would be dumbfounding

he/she/it would be dumbfounding

they would be dumbfounding

I would have been dumbfounding

we would have been dumbfounding

you would have been dumbfounding

he/she/it would have been dumbfounding

they would have been dumbfounding