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Uneventful

UK //ˌjuː.nɪˈvɛn.tə.fəl//US //ˌjun.ɪˈvɛn.tə.fəl//

Definition

Not marked by significant events; lacking excitement.

In simple words: Not exciting or interesting; calm.

Examples

  • Her vacation was quite uneventful, filled with reading and relaxing.
  • The meeting was uneventful, with no major decisions made.
  • After an uneventful week, she was looking forward to some adventure.
  • His uneventful daily routine made him long for change.
  • They described the situation as uneventful compared to previous incidents.

Usage notes

Use 'uneventful' to describe a situation or experience that lacks significant events or excitement. It's suitable for both spoken and written English, particularly in narratives or descriptions.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'uneventful' as 'no events' - a quiet day.

Collocations

  • uneventful day
  • uneventful life
  • uneventful journey

Synonyms

  • calm
  • quiet
  • plain
  • ordinary
  • unremarkable

Antonyms

  • eventful
  • exciting
  • thrilling

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'eventful' which means full of events.
  • Omitting it in contexts where a contrasting experience is mentioned.