unfunny

British

/ ʌnˈfʌnɪ /

adjective

not funny

obscene and unfunny jokes

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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

Speaking shortly after collecting the award, Khan said the podcast was "about being different, unique, authentic and funny in these very unfunny times".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

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

To be a man, a doer, a builder, a leader, or to be a tool, an unfunny joke, a crusher of funky toadstools.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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