nonevent

/ˈnoʊvɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

an event that fails to happen or is not significant

“The celebrity’s appearance at the event turned out to be a nonevent for the press.”

2. noun

a non-competitive or uninteresting contest

“The wrestling match was a nonevent, as one participant was clearly better than the other.”

Synonyms

  • dud
  • flop

Antonyms

  • event
  • spectacle