noun
- the quality or state of lacking mirth; absence of joy, laughter, or cheerfulness
Usage: abstract noun; typically uncountable
Examples
- The mirthlessness of the funeral service reflected the family's deep grief.
- Her mirthlessness was evident in the forced smile she wore throughout the party.
- The film's mirthlessness made it difficult to watch, despite its acclaimed performances.
- He spoke with a mirthlessness that suggested he had lost all sense of humor.
- The mirthlessness of the gathering created an uncomfortable atmosphere among the guests.
- She recognized the mirthlessness in his laughter—it was hollow and without genuine feeling.