Meaning & use
Humorless
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Lacking a sense of humor; serious or unamused, especially in a way that seems excessive.
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The humorless manager never laughed at anyone's jokes during meetings.
Critics found the remake surprisingly humorless compared to the witty original.
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Often used to criticize a person's or work's excessive seriousness, implying an inability to appreciate lightness or wit.
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