uneventful
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of uneventful
Explanation
When a road trip goes smoothly without any surprises or delays, you might describe it as uneventful, meaning nothing exciting or unexpected happened. To describe something as uneventful means that it was calm and lacking in any significant incidents or excitement. For example, if your day was filled with routine tasks without anything notable occurring, you could call it an uneventful day. While uneventful moments might seem dull, they can also be a welcome break from hectic or stressful times, providing a sense of peace and regularity.
Example Sentences
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Sheehan’s night was relatively uneventful before the fifth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In most biographies, the reader races through an uneventful childhood to reach adult dramas as fast as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
But even if the next few Fed meetings are uneventful, investors will still be watching, and markets will be reacting.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 25, 2026
The Australian led an uneventful race from start to finish as Norris trailed home behind Mercedes' George Russell, the top three finishing in the order in which they started.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Scene: After an uneventful Thanksgiving dinner, the three friends retire to Jupiter’s bedroom to while away an indeterminate number of hours while the parentals embark on whatever it is parentals embark on.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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