Unwitty

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɪti/

Definitions of unwitty

adjective describing someone or something as lacking wit or cleverness

Example Sentences

A1 She told an unwitty joke that no one laughed at.

A2 His unwitty remarks often led to awkward silences in conversations.

B1 The comedian's unwitty performance failed to impress the audience.

B2 Despite his unwitty sense of humor, he was still considered a likable person.

C1 Her unwitty banter was seen as endearing by those who knew her well.

C2 The professor's unwitty comments during lectures were met with polite smiles from his students.

Examples of unwitty in a Sentence

formal His unwitty remarks during the meeting did not contribute to the discussion.

informal She always makes unwitty jokes that no one finds funny.

slang I can't stand hanging out with him, he's so unwitty.

figurative Her unwitty attitude towards life is holding her back from reaching her full potential.

Grammatical Forms of unwitty

• past tense: unwittied
• plural: unwitties
• comparative: less witty
• superlative: least witty
• present tense: unwitty
• future tense: will be unwitty
• perfect tense: have been unwitty
• continuous tense: being unwitty
• singular: unwitty
• positive degree: witty
• infinitive: to be unwitty
• gerund: being unwitty
• participle: unwitting

Origin and Evolution of unwitty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwitty' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'witty' (meaning clever or humorous).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwitty' has evolved to be less commonly used compared to its synonym 'unwitty' or 'lacking in wit'. The meaning has remained consistent in conveying a lack of cleverness or humor.