Meaning & use

unamused

adjective·Everyday

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Not finding something funny or entertaining; annoyed rather than entertained.

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Her joke fell flat, and the manager looked unamused.

The cat gave an unamused glance and walked away from the toy.

A note on using this word

Describes a visible lack of amusement, often at someone else's attempt at humor.

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unimpressedannoyed

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