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Meaning of nonevent
A non-event is something that is expected to be interesting or exciting but turns out to be uninteresting or uneventful.
Etymology of nonevent
The word "nonevent" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the combination of "non" (meaning "not" or "none") and "event" (meaning "a significant or notable occurrence")
Historically, the term has been used to describe situations or occasions that fail to meet expectations or produce a significant outcome
Synonyms
nonoccurrence
disappointment
anticlimax
failure
fiasco
flop
disaster
catastrophe
calamity
misfire
dud
washout
letdown
disillusionment
frustration
setback
reversal
nonsuccess
nonfulfillment
uneventfulness
tedium
dullness
monotony
lackluster
uninterest
uninspiring
unremarkable
insignificant
inconsequential
immaterial
unrevealing
unenlightening
Definitions
- A situation or occasion that is expected to be interesting or exciting but turns out to be uninteresting or uneventful
- * A person or thing that is expected to achieve something but fails to do so
Usage Examples
- The highly anticipated concert was a nonevent due to the singer's last-minute cancellation
- * The new policy was expected to bring about significant changes, but it turned out to be a nonevent
Antonyms
success
achievement
accomplishment
triumph
victory
milestone
breakthrough
sensation
spectacle
phenomenon
highlight
milestone
benchmark
achievement
realization
actualization
materialization
occurrence
happening
incident