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humorless

ADJECTIVE

stuffy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant dreary genteel musty pompous self-important staid stodgy

WEAK

Victorian bloated conventional dull fusty important magisterial narrow-minded priggish prim and proper prissy prudish puffy puritanical stilted strait-laced uninteresting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous clear willing

WEAK

airy breezy current informal modern new open ventilated

Example Sentences

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In case there was any question whether he’s aware of how he comes off, he has challenged those who might have a problem with him, accusing them of being humorless for taking offense.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2026

With a short season, smaller scope and much lighter tone, this could be the welcome antidote to the humorless, plodding “HotD,” and get Westeros fans excited again.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Everyone has faced the challenge of navigating a conversation with a humorless scold.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

The pinched of mind and the humorless need not bother.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2023

“What a thing to say in front of .. .” Sam stalked toward Enoch with a humorless look on her face.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

humorless

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