joyless

Example Sentences

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That’s not to say it was an entirely joyless event.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

MIAMI—Despite arriving with one of the greatest rosters ever assembled, Team USA found a way to make its time at the World Baseball Classic look rather joyless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Leadership sets the tone, and right now that tone feels tense and joyless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The plot played out in the ring was lifeless - a slow, joyless watch that would have struggled to earn even a charitable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Her mouth twists into what might be a smile if it didn't appear so joyless.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir