unfunny

adjective

un·​fun·​ny ˌən-ˈfə-nē How to pronounce unfunny (audio)
unfunnier; unfunniest
Synonyms of unfunnynext
: not funny : unamusing
an unfunny joke
an unfunny performer/performance
unfunnily
ˌən-ˈfə-nə-lē How to pronounce unfunny (audio)
adverb
unfunniness
ˌən-ˈfə-nē-nəs How to pronounce unfunny (audio)
noun

Examples of unfunny in a Sentence

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But Colbert got rich with his unfunny satire. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 But something most unfunny happened on the way to a barely interesting warmup act before Knicks-Celtics in the second round. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 His tasteless and unfunny comment calling the president’s wife an expectant widow shows just how warped Kimmel has become. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 The humor spawned by Emma’s confession will strike some as deeply unfunny, while others might uncomfortably chuckle at its cleverness. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfunny

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfunny was in 1858

Rhymes for unfunny

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