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Meaning of dumb genius | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A person who is very intelligent, but socially dull.
    derogatory
  2. A person who is very intelligent in one limited sphere, but inept in other areas.
    derogatory

Examples

“It is also acceptable to say that the computer is a dumb genius.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

dumb hole dumb insolence dumb luck dumb money dumb network dumb peal

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