nothing remotely amusing

Frequency: 6.67.5 per million words

Used to state that there is not a single amusing aspect in a situation or thing.

Examples (10)

  • There is nothing remotely amusing about the situation.
  • I found nothing remotely amusing in his so-called 'comedy' act.
  • She listened to his excuse, but there was nothing remotely amusing about his lies.
  • Frankly, I see nothing remotely amusing about making fun of someone's misfortune.
  • The film was advertised as a comedy, yet it contained nothing remotely amusing.
  • He tried to tell a joke to lighten the mood, but there was nothing remotely amusing about it.
  • Despite the author's attempts at humor, I found nothing remotely amusing in the entire book.
  • The prank went too far; there was nothing remotely amusing about the consequences.
  • Let me be clear: there is nothing remotely amusing about failing your final exams.
  • We watched the political debate, and there was nothing remotely amusing in the candidates' bitter exchanges.