unfunny
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The comedic writer went through a series of unfunny life events, including a breakup and failed writing projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
And he’s had way too much power for any one unfunny person to have.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2025
Case in point, Bill Maher’s recent unfunny rant about Cassie Ventura, the woman at the center of the Diddy allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
It is painful and unfunny, which is likely unintended.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2024
“Surely it is all some sort of dark and unfunny joke,” Penelope thought, as she took her place in the line of dancers.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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