adjective

humourless

humorless, unfunny, serious

He is a very serious and humourless man.

He is a very serious and humorless man.

She told a rather humourless joke at the party.

She told a rather humorless joke at the party.

a humorless ((noun)) a serious or unfunny (thing/person) He is a rather humorless man.

Synonyms: serious, solemn, unfunny; Antonyms: humorous, funny, witty

From 'humor' + the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'). Literally 'without humor'.

Think of someone who has 'less' ability to find 'humor' in things.

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