Definition

The least funny; something that does not make people laugh at all.

Example

That joke was the unfunniest I've ever heard.

Conversation

Have you seen that new comedy show everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and honestly, it was the unfunniest thing I've ever seen.

Right? I can't believe people actually find it funny.

I know! Sometimes I wonder what people are laughing at.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfunniest → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "funny" (from Old English *funnig*, meaning causing laughter) combined with the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "unfunniest" means the most not funny or the least funny.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and something that causes laughter ('funny') — when you say 'unfunniest', you're describing something that is the least capable of making you laugh.

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