humorlessness
Humorlessness is a descriptive term for a tendency to lack responsiveness to humor or to interpret social situations in a literal, serious way. It is not a formal diagnosis; rather a trait or style that can vary across individuals and contexts.
Possible influences include cognitive style that favors literal interpretation, personality factors such as rigidity or high
Social effects can include perceptions of sternness or unfriendliness, potentially hindering social bonding or the use
Variation and measurement: Appreciation and expression of humor vary across cultures and situations; humorlessness is typically
Relation to related concepts: Humorlessness is distinct from simply not telling jokes. It can coexist with