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What is the opposite of fun?

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Noun
Opposite of the act or state of being amused, or engaged in enjoyment or pleasure
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“Our holiday was a disaster and full of nothing but boredom.”
Noun
Opposite of an activity engaged in for amusement, or the act of engaging in one
“The event was a catastrophe where everything that could go wrong did go wrong.”
Noun
Opposite of a break from work
“The weekend is over, and it's now time to get back to work.”
Noun
Opposite of a state of noisy and confused activity
“The troublemakers were arrested and the peace was thus restored.”
Noun
Opposite of the act of ridiculing someone or something
“John was a stylish kid who received the admiration of his peers for his fashion sense.”
Noun
Opposite of spoken or written words that are absurd or meaningless
Noun
Opposite of the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Noun
Opposite of enjoyment gained engaging in recreational activities
“I always tell people that show business is my hobby and the animals are my work.”
Noun
Opposite of a source of great satisfaction or enjoyment
“With all of the reality shows that make TV watching a complete bore, I was glad to finally see something new, fresh, absorbing and entertaining.”
Noun
Opposite of light-hearted joking, teasing, or banter
Noun
Opposite of something that causes laughter, such as a joke
“Debra says she needs to have a cry from time to time to make herself feel better, but Raymond doesn't necessarily buy it.”
Noun
Opposite of an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure
“Early dinners are a routine for us and normally consist of a protein with roast vegetables.”
Adjective
(informal) Opposite of enjoyable or amusing
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“We had an unpleasant time at the police station.”
Adjective
(informal) Opposite of whimsical or flamboyant in nature or appearance
“This year's Mardi Gras is much more boring than last year's.”
Adjective
(informal) Opposite of done for a non-work related purpose
“He went on a work-related trip to meet with some clients.”
Adjective
(informal) Opposite of being extroverted in personality
“He was extremely introverted and preferred to keep to himself.”
Adjective
Opposite of humorous or funny
“The comedian struggled to get a reaction from the crowd with his unfunny jokes.”
Adjective
Opposite of giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
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“The concert was a disaster, and the overall experience was horrible.”
Adjective
Opposite of having a lively or vibrant atmosphere, as that of a party
“This physical movement stirs the otherwise listless ambiance that sets in as the sun climbs in the immense, blue, dust-filled sky.”
Adjective
Opposite of experiencing a feeling of positivity, satisfaction, or enjoyment
“We are feeling sad and upset about the recent tragic events which have unfolded.”
Verb
(colloquial) Opposite of to poke fun at or make fun of
“She would sometimes flatter her husband lightheartedly over his good looks.”
Verb
Opposite of to tease, typically in a good-natured way
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Opposite of to mock or annoy someone
Verb
(usually "joking") Opposite of to tease, typically in a good-natured way
“If you don't do it now, there is going to be consequences! I mean it!”
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