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
We’re not sure, but Gillis’ range for sketch comedy runs the gamut from low-energy unfunny to medium-low-energy unfunny.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
It is painful and unfunny, which is likely unintended.
From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024
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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