Humourless Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhjuːmɚləs

HYOO-mur-luhs

UK

hjˈuːmələs

HYOO-muh-luhs

Definition

Someone who is humourless does not laugh easily or does not enjoy or understand jokes and fun.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used as a criticism in informal and semi-formal English. Often used to describe people or environments. Not the same as 'serious', which may just mean thoughtful or focused. Pairs with phrases like 'completely humourless', 'seems humourless', or 'a humourless attitude'.

• Spanish: sin sentido del humor
• Portuguese (BR): sem senso de humor
• Portuguese (PT): sem sentido de humor
• Chinese (Simplified): 没有幽默感
• Chinese (Traditional): 沒有幽默感
• Hindi: हास्यहीन
• Arabic: عديم الحس الفكاهي
• Bengali: রসবোধহীন - ঠাট্টা-রসবর্জিত
• Russian: лишённый чувства юмора - не умеющий шутить
• Japanese: ユーモアがない
• Vietnamese: không hài hước
• Korean: 유머 없는 - 유머를 모르는
• Turkish: esprisiz - mizahsız
• Urdu: بے مزاح - غیر ظریف
• Indonesian: tidak punya selera humor - tanpa humor

Example Sentences

My boss is very humourless at work.

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She seems humourless when we tell jokes.

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His humourless attitude makes meetings boring.

basic

Don't be so humourless—it's just a harmless joke!

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Sometimes I wish our teacher wasn't so humourless during class.

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He comes across as a bit humourless, but he's actually really nice once you get to know him.

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