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humorlessness Synonyms

Another word for humorlessness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of lacking a sense of humor, playfulness, or appreciation for amusement; excessive seriousness or solemnity.

Usage Example

"The critic's dour solemnity made his review of the lighthearted comedy seem overly harsh and out of touch."

Strong
solemnity
seriousness
dourness
gravity
somberness
Weak
earnestness
stodginess
austerity

Opposites of humorlessness

The opposite of humorlessness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humor
jocularity
levity
playfulness
mirth
lightheartedness
joviality
wittiness
See all opposites of humorlessness

• Nearby Words

humorist
humorless
humorlessly
humorlessness
humorous
humorously
humorousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Humorlessness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/humorlessness
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