Unfunny Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈfʌni
uhn-FUH-nee
ʌnfˈʌni
uhn-FUH-nee
Definition
Not funny; lacking humor or the ability to make others laugh.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes a little critical. Used for jokes, people, performances, or media that are expected to be funny but are not. Common in phrases like 'unfunny joke' or 'an unfunny comedian'. Avoid using for serious topics.
Spanish: sin gracia - no divertidoPortuguese (BR): sem graça - sem humorPortuguese (PT): sem piada - sem graçaChinese (Simplified): 不好笑 - 无趣Chinese (Traditional): 不好笑 - 無趣Hindi: ग़ैर-मज़ेदार - मज़ाकिया नहींArabic: غير مضحكBengali: অতিহাস্যকর - মজাদার নয়Russian: несмешнойJapanese: 面白くないVietnamese: không vui - không hài hướcKorean: 재미없는Turkish: komik olmayan - eğlenceli olmayanUrdu: غیر دلچسپ - غیر مزاحیہIndonesian: tidak lucu
Example Sentences
That joke was unfunny.
basic
He is an unfunny comedian.
basic
The movie was really unfunny.
basic
Everyone was silent after his unfunny story.
natural
His jokes are so unfunny that no one laughs.
natural
I can't believe how unfunny that episode was.
natural