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bland

 

[ blænd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste

lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting

Synonyms

flavorless, insipid, tasteless, unseasoned

Examples of usage

  • The soup was bland and tasteless.
  • She found the food rather bland.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

showing no strong emotions; dull and uninteresting

Synonyms

emotionless, expressionless, unemotional, unimpressive

Examples of usage

  • He had a bland expression on his face.
  • Her bland personality made it hard to connect with her.

Translations

Translations of the word "bland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insosso

🇮🇳 नीरस

🇩🇪 fade

🇮🇩 hambar

🇺🇦 прісний

🇵🇱 mdły

🇯🇵 味気ない (ajikenai)

🇫🇷 fade

🇪🇸 insípido

🇹🇷 tatsız

🇰🇷 무미건조한 (mumigeonjohan)

🇸🇦 بلا طعم (bila taam)

🇨🇿 nevýrazný

🇸🇰 nevýrazný

🇨🇳 无味 (wúwèi)

🇸🇮 pust

🇮🇸 bragðlaus

🇰🇿 дәмсіз

🇬🇪 მოწყენილი

🇦🇿 daşınmaz

🇲🇽 insípido

Etymology

The word 'bland' originated from the Old English word 'blond,' meaning shining or smooth. Over time, it evolved to mean mild or gentle in taste. The modern usage of 'bland' to describe something dull or lacking in interest emerged in the late 17th century.

See also: blandishment, blandness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,094, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.