Definition

Not funny or lacking in humor.

Example

The movie was so unhumorous that the audience didn't laugh at all.

Conversation

Did you see that new comedy show last night?

Yeah, I thought it was really unhumorous overall.

I agree! I expected more laughs from it.

Same here, it just felt flat and boring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhumorous → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "humorous" (from Latin "humor", meaning fluid or mood, which evolved to mean funny or comical). The word "unhumorous" means not funny or lacking humor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'funny' ('humorous') — that's why unhumorous means something that is not funny.

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