Uneventful: meaning, definitions and examples
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uneventful
[ ˌjuːnɪˈvɛntfəl ]
day, life
Uneventful describes a period of time or an experience that lacks excitement, drama, or notable events. It suggests that nothing significant or interesting occurred during that time. While some might see an uneventful life as boring, others may appreciate the calmness it brings. This term is often used to describe days or experiences that are tranquil and devoid of any surprises or changes.
Synonyms
boring, dull, mundane, ordinary, unremarkable.
Examples of usage
- My weekend was quite uneventful.
- The trip turned out to be uneventful.
- She prefers an uneventful life without drama.
Translations
Translations of the word "uneventful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pouco emocionante
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 ereignislos
🇮🇩 tanpa kejadian
🇺🇦 незначний
🇵🇱 niespektakularny
🇯🇵 平穏無事な
🇫🇷 sans événement
🇪🇸 sin eventos
🇹🇷 sıradan
🇰🇷 특별한 사건 없는
🇸🇦 غير مثير
🇨🇿 bez událostí
🇸🇰 bez udalostí
🇨🇳 平淡无奇的
🇸🇮 brez pomembnih dogodkov
🇮🇸 án atburðum
🇰🇿 оқиғасыз
🇬🇪 მოკლე
🇦🇿 hadisəsiz
🇲🇽 sin eventos
Etymology
The term 'uneventful' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'eventful', which comes from the root 'event'. The word 'event', originating from the Latin 'eventus', refers to an occurrence or happening. 'Eventful' was first recorded in the early 19th century, meaning full of events, differences, or occurrences, often significant or noteworthy ones. The usage of 'uneventful' began to appear later, indicating a lack of such occurrences. The evolution of the term reflects a cultural appreciation for novelty and excitement, contrasting the peaceful, yet sometimes tedious, nature of an uneventful experience.