nonevent

[ non-i-vent ]

noun

1. an event or situation that is anticipated but does not occur or occurs with much less than the expected impact, especially one that has been widely publicized; anticlimax.
2. an occurrence of only superficial interest or content; a dull or insignificant occasion.

nonevent

/ ˌnɒnɪˈvɛnt /

noun

1. a disappointing or insignificant occurrence, esp one predicted to be important

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonevent¹

First recorded in 1935–40; non- + event

Example Sentences

Sometimes I get angry about the disparity of health, however much of a nonevent hearing disability is when compared to other maladies.

From Salon

And on Friday, as thousands gathered in the Russian capital for Mr. Navalny’s funeral, cheering his name, official Moscow acted as if the remembrance was a nonevent.

From New York Times

Now, she’s really never going to be president of the United States — and about the only thing that’s surprising about this turn of nonevents is the reason why.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House also averted a potentially disastrous debt-default standoff with the Republican-controlled House, a victory that largely registered as a nonevent with voters.

From New York Times

Luckily, the integration of books with LGBTQ+ characters into the curriculum this year appeared to be a nonevent for our youngest child, a fifth-grader at Westbrook Elementary School, and her friends.

From Washington Post