unfunny

/ʌnˈfʌni/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfʌni/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfə-nē How to pronounce unfunny (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unfunny — adjective

  • unfunnypositive
  • more unfunnycomparative
  • most unfunnysuperlative

1. failing to make people laugh, often even though it is presented as a joke or com

1.形容詞B2
釋義

failing to make people laugh, often even though it is presented as a joke or comic moment

例句

Adaeze found the comedian's story so unfunny that nobody clapped.

so + adjective + that-clause

Shirin laughed politely, but the office joke was still unfunny.

contrast: polite reaction vs failed humor

同義詞
  • flat

    often used for a joke, line, or performance that gets little reaction

  • lame

    informal and dismissive, especially for weak jokes, memes, or comments

  • humorless

    usually describes a person, tone, or atmosphere rather than one failed joke

  • boring

    broader; something can be boring even when it was not trying to be funny

反義詞
  • funny

    the direct opposite in everyday use

  • amusing

    slightly milder; more about giving a smile than a big laugh

  • hilarious

    much stronger; causing a lot of laughter

文法句型

be + unfunny

unfunny + noun

find + noun + unfunny

用法筆記

Often used when a joke, story, sketch, or comment was meant to get laughs but does not. It usually sounds more critical than simply saying not funny because it often suggests disappointment or irritation.

常見錯誤

❌The maths lesson was unfunny.
✅The maths lesson was boring.
💡use unfunny for failed humor, not for something that is simply not interesting.
❌My uncle is unfunny because he never smiles.
✅My uncle is humorless because he never smiles.
💡unfunny usually describes a joke or performance, while humorless describes a person or attitude.