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In the mini-series, Linda’s mother humorlessly says Nancy’s quip to convey Linda’s unruliness to Lord Merlin.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

“I don't like it. I don't like it one bit,” Keena humorlessly responded.

From US News • Apr. 20, 2016

But at the end of the program, the real-life Mr. Cooney appears and humorlessly states that mummies “have no place in an art museum.”

From New York Times • May 6, 2010

The boys squabble endlessly, humorlessly, inconsequentially, and Lindo and Woodard, both fine actors, are given only one note apiece to sound, respectively patience and impatience.

From Time Magazine Archive

Susan Calvin glanced at him humorlessly, then fixed cold eyes on Mr. Quinn.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov