humor
noun
a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement.
humorless
-
a word derived from
humor.
Example Sentences
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Through her media prominence and prolific output as an author, with a dozen books to her name, Steinem dispelled the stereotype of the humorless feminist simply by living.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
In case there was any question whether he’s aware of how he comes off, he has challenged those who might have a problem with him, accusing them of being humorless for taking offense.
From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2026
With a short season, smaller scope and much lighter tone, this could be the welcome antidote to the humorless, plodding “HotD,” and get Westeros fans excited again.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
However relevant the stereotypical, silence-enforcing librarian remains in the popular imagination, Mychal Threets wants to dispel any lingering notion of the library as a dry, humorless place, lorded over by rigid pedants.
From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
The woman seated next to Aunty Ifeoma had piercing academic eyes and humorless lips and wore no makeup.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
