unfunny

adjective

un·​fun·​ny ˌən-ˈfə-nē 

unfunnier; unfunniest

: not funny : unamusing

an unfunny joke

an unfunny performer/performance

unfunnily

ˌən-ˈfə-nə-lē 

adverb

unfunniness

ˌən-ˈfə-nē-nəs 

noun

Examples of unfunny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Both segments felt more effortful than funny, but not unfunny. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The punchline became a very unfunny one when the Wehrmacht launched its blitzkrieg campaign in May, overrunning Belgium and the Netherlands in a matter of days. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Korea’s unfunny dictator responded by nuking the studio’s tech apparatus, thus disclosing its financial secrets. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfunny

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny