uneventful
gb/ˌʌnivˈɛntfəl/ us/ˌʌnivˈɛntfəl/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
without notable events happening
Nothing special or unexpected happens.
Usage pattern:
an uneventful [day/night/trip/flight]; [something] is uneventful
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes misspell it as *uneventfull* or confuse it with *eventful* (the opposite).
Synonyms
incident-free (Emphasizes that nothing went wrong.)
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quiet (Often suggests calmness as well as a lack of activity.)
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routine (Suggests normal, expected events.)
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unremarkable (Emphasizes that nothing stood out as noteworthy.)
Antonyms
eventful (Full of notable events.)
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dramatic (Involving sudden, intense, or surprising events.)
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turbulent (Marked by disorder or problems, especially on trips or periods of time.)
Collocations
an uneventful day
|an uneventful night
|an uneventful week
|an uneventful trip
|an uneventful journey
|an uneventful flight
|an uneventful drive
|an uneventful stay
|a relatively uneventful period
|thankfully uneventful
Themes
daily_life
|travel
|time
Examples
- The flight was uneventful, and we arrived on time.
- Apart from a little rain, the weekend was uneventful.
- Police said the protest was uneventful and ended peacefully.
Learner examples
- The trip was uneventful.
- My evening was uneventful.
adjective
B2
property
2
not exciting or interesting
Not interesting because nothing happens.
Usage pattern:
an uneventful [movie/story/season]; [something] is uneventful
Common mistake:
Learners may use *uneventful* when they mean *unlucky* or *unsuccessful*; it mainly means “nothing happens.”
Synonyms
boring (More direct and informal in tone.)
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dull (Common in reviews; suggests a lack of energy or interest.)
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flat (Often used for stories or performances that feel lifeless.)
Antonyms
exciting (Creates interest and strong feelings.)
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gripping (Holds your attention strongly, especially a story or film.)
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action-packed (Full of events and activity, especially in entertainment.)
Collocations
an uneventful plot
|an uneventful story
|an uneventful movie
|an uneventful novel
|an uneventful match
|an uneventful season
|an uneventful chapter
|an uneventful first half
Themes
entertainment
|opinions
Examples
- The film is well made, but the middle section feels uneventful.
- Critics complained that the match was tense but largely uneventful.
- I stopped reading because the story was uneventful and predictable.
Learner examples
- The movie was uneventful.
- The book is uneventful.
Grammar
Dictionary form
uneventful
IPA
GB/ˌʌnivˈɛntfəl/
US/ˌʌnivˈɛntfəl/
Syllables & stress
un - event - ful (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ful)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: uneventful
Expressions
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