Humorless Meaning in English
word
ˈhjumɝɫəs
HYOO-mer-luhs
ˈhjuːmələs
HYOO-muh-luhs
Definition
Someone who is humorless does not enjoy jokes or find things funny, and often appears very serious.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always negative or disapproving. Used to describe people or situations lacking fun. Can be used lightly between friends but may sound harsh. Do not confuse with 'serious'—'humorless' means without any sense of fun.
Spanish: sin sentido del humorPortuguese (BR): sem senso de humorPortuguese (PT): sem sentido de humorChinese (Simplified): 没有幽默感Chinese (Traditional): 沒有幽默感Hindi: हास्यविहीनArabic: عديم الحس الفكاهيBengali: রসহীন - কৌতুকে আগ্রহহীনRussian: лишённый чувства юмора - не имеющий чувства юмораJapanese: ユーモアのないVietnamese: không hài hước - thiếu hài hướcKorean: 유머 없는Turkish: esprisiz - mizah duygusu olmayanUrdu: غیر مزاحیہ - بے مزاحIndonesian: tanpa selera humor - tidak lucu
Example Sentences
My boss is very humorless at work.
basic
The movie was so humorless that no one laughed.
basic
He gave me a humorless look when I told a joke.
basic
She can be a bit humorless when she's stressed out.
natural
Everyone avoids his humorless comments during meetings.
natural
He's not mean, just a little humorless sometimes.
natural