humourless
/ˈhjuːmələs/adjective
उच्चारण ह्यूमलस
नीरस, विनोदहीन, रूखा
Core word
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not having or showing any ability to see that things are funny; very serious
नीरस, विनोदहीन, रूखा
- a humourless official who never smiled
- She gave a short, humourless laugh.
- The humourless clerk did not smile at any of our jokes.
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- Some people find his humourless style of teaching rather dull.
- She gave a humourless reply and went back to her files.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a humourless + noun
Humourless is an adjective used before a noun to describe a person, face, laugh or style that has no humour.
'Humourless' adjective है जो noun से पहले आकर ऐसे व्यक्ति, चेहरे, हँसी या शैली को बताता है जिसमें हास्य नहीं है।
- He is a humourless man who never smiles.
- She gave a humourless laugh.
be humourless (after be/seem)
It can follow be, seem, sound or look to describe a person's character or a piece of writing.
व्यक्ति के स्वभाव या किसी लेख का वर्णन करने के लिए यह be, seem, sound या look के बाद आ सकता है।
- The report is dry and humourless.
- Our new manager seems humourless.
humourless smile/laugh
A humourless smile or laugh shows no real amusement; it can be cold, bitter or forced.
Humourless smile या laugh असली खुशी नहीं दिखाती; वह ठंडी, कड़वी या बनावटी हो सकती है।
- He gave a humourless smile and left the room.
- Radhika let out a humourless laugh at the joke.
humourless and + adjective
It often pairs with other negative adjectives such as stern, rigid, grim, dull or strict.
यह प्रायः stern, rigid, grim, dull या strict जैसे अन्य नकारात्मक adjectives के साथ आता है।
- The humourless and strict examiner never answered questions.
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humourless + noun
manfacesmilelaughvoice
- A humourless voice read out the rules.
adverb + humourless
completelytotallyrathersomewhatutterly
- The lecture was rather humourless.
humourless + person role
teacherbossclerkofficialcritic
- A humourless official refused to accept the form.
humourless + writing
bookarticlespeechstylescript
- His speech was long, formal and humourless.
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- The class feared the humourless examiner who watched every move.
कक्षा उस हास्यहीन परीक्षक से डरती थी जो हर हरकत पर नज़र रखता था।
- Rohan called his uncle humourless because he never laughed at any joke.
रोहन ने अपने चाचा को रूखा कहा क्योंकि वे किसी भी चुटकुले पर नहीं हँसते थे।
- The textbook is accurate but humourless.
पाठ्यपुस्तक सटीक है, पर उसमें हास्य का अभाव है।
- Radhika gave him a humourless stare after his careless remark.
उसकी लापरवाह टिप्पणी के बाद राधिका ने उसे कठोर नज़रों से देखा।
- He was a stern, humourless clerk, but he was honest.
वह कठोर, हास्यहीन क्लर्क था, पर ईमानदार था।
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These adjectives describe serious people, but with different shades.
ये adjectives गंभीर लोगों का वर्णन करते हैं, पर उनमें अलग-अलग छटाएँ हैं।
Has no sense of humour; does not see or enjoy jokes.
हास्य-बोध नहीं है; चुटकुले नहीं समझता या उनका आनंद नहीं लेता।
- A humourless boss spoilt the party.
Serious in a dignified way, often suited to the occasion.
गरिमापूर्ण ढंग से गंभीर, प्रायः अवसर के अनुरूप।
- The ceremony was solemn.
Strict and severe in manner, with disapproval.
व्यवहार में कठोर और सख़्त, असहमति के साथ।
- The teacher gave him a stern look.
AaSpelling
British English keeps -our- in humour and humourless, but drops the u in humorous and humorist.
British English humour और humourless में -our- रखती है, पर humorous और humorist में u हटा देती है।