unplayful

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'est pas joueur ; dépourvu de gaieté, d'humour ou d'insouciance.

Describes someone or something that is not playful; lacking in fun, humor, or lightheartedness.

1. Lacking playfulnessC1formal

   Completely devoid of a playful, lighthearted, or fun-loving nature; serious and solemn.

   dépourvu de jeu, sans enjouement

   • His unplayful demeanor made the children uneasy.
   • The meeting had an unplayful atmosphere, with everyone focused on the budget cuts.
   • She gave an unplayful response to his joke, not even cracking a smile.

   Synonymesdullearnestgravegrimhumorlessserioussobersolemnstaidstuffy

   Antonymesfrolicsomeplayfulsportivewhimsical