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Blandness: meaning, definitions and examples

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blandness

 

[ ˈblændnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of excitement

Blandness refers to the quality of being uninteresting, dull, or lacking in excitement. It can describe something that is plain, unremarkable, or without flavor.

Synonyms

dullness, insipidity, monotony, tedium

Examples of usage

  • The blandness of the presentation left the audience feeling bored.
  • Her speech was criticized for its blandness and lack of passion.
  • The blandness of the food made it difficult to enjoy the meal.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of strong flavor

Blandness can also refer to a lack of strong or distinctive flavor. It is often associated with food that is mild, tasteless, or lacking in spice.

Synonyms

bland flavor, flavorlessness, insipidness, tastelessness

Examples of usage

  • The blandness of the dish was disappointing, as it lacked the expected seasoning.
  • She added extra salt and pepper to the soup to combat its blandness.
  • People often complain about the blandness of fast food compared to home-cooked meals.

Translations

Translations of the word "blandness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insipidez

🇮🇳 निरसता

🇩🇪 Langweiligkeit

🇮🇩 kebosanan

🇺🇦 нудність

🇵🇱 mdłości

🇯🇵 退屈さ (たいくつさ)

🇫🇷 insipidité

🇪🇸 insipidez

🇹🇷 sıkıcılık

🇰🇷 무미건조

🇸🇦 رتابة

🇨🇿 nudnost

🇸🇰 nudnosť

🇨🇳 平淡无奇

🇸🇮 pustost

🇮🇸 einhæfni

🇰🇿 жұпынылық

🇬🇪 მოსაწყენობა

🇦🇿 darıxdırıcılıq

🇲🇽 insipidez

Etymology

The word 'blandness' originated from the Middle English word 'blande', which meant mild or soft. Over time, it evolved to describe something lacking in flavor or excitement. The concept of blandness has been associated with mediocrity and lack of intensity in various aspects of life.

See also: bland, blandishment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,183, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.