humorless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to perceive or express humor; serious and unamused.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humorless
bumbless , gumless , numbless , stumbless

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Variants

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humorless , humorlessly , humorlessness , humorlessnesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the word 'humor' and its opposite meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'humorless' was first used in the English language during the late 19th century.

2. A humorless person might be described as having a 'stick up their butt' or being 'uptight'.

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Related Concepts

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1. seriousness: A state of being earnest, grave, and unamused.

2. gravity: A quality of being solemn and serious.

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Culture

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In literature, a humorless character can be seen as rigid, inflexible, and unrelenting. In art, a humorless piece can be perceived as serious and profound.

How to Memorize "humorless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is always serious and never laughs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a stern, unamused face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Humor is a must, but humorless is a bust' to remember the meaning.

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