Meaning & use

uneventful

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Marked by a lack of interesting or noteworthy incidents; routine and unremarkable.

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We had an uneventful flight with no delays or turbulence.

The rest of the week was mercifully uneventful.

A note on using this word

Often used with relief, implying that a lack of drama was a good outcome.

Words with a similar meaning

unremarkablequietroutine

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Words with an opposite meaning

eventfulexciting

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