# uneventful

/ˌəniˈvɛntfəɫ/ (US) · /ʌnɪvˈɛntfəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uneventful
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

describing a situation or event that happens without any exciting or unusual things happening.

For teachers: lacking in excitement, interest, or significant events. Often used to describe a period of time or a journey that proceeds without incident.

## Examples

- The flight was uneventful and took only two hours.
- The first week of the new job was uneventful, with no major challenges or surprises.
- The documentary provides a rather uneventful account of the daily routine, focusing more on the mundane tasks of the staff than on any dramatic developments.

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