Definition

Not entertaining or funny; lacking the ability to make someone laugh or enjoy themselves.

Example

The movie was so unamusing that I fell asleep halfway through.

Conversation

Did you watch that new comedy show last night?

Yeah, I did, but honestly, I found it pretty unamusing.

Really? I thought it had some funny moments.

Maybe, but overall, it just felt really unamusing to me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unamusing → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "amusing" (from Latin "mūsum", meaning to entertain or cause laughter). The word "unamusing" means not entertaining or not causing laughter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'entertaining' ('amusing') — that's why unamusing means it doesn't entertain.

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