Flavorless: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is used when something lacks any distinctive taste whatsoever.

• The soup was completely flavorless after boiling for hours.
• The candy seemed old and flavorless.

Generally negative, implying that something has no flavor or that it is in poor taste or offensive.

• The dish was tasteless, so I decided not to eat it.
• His comments were tasteless and made everyone uncomfortable.

Often used for food that lacks strong taste, it can also extend to describe something uninteresting or dull in other contexts.

• The chicken was bland and needed more seasoning.
• His speech was so bland that no one paid attention.

Used to describe food that lacks taste or flavor, it can also describe something that lacks exciting or interesting qualities.

• The coffee was insipid and barely drinkable.
• The movie was insipid, and I almost fell asleep.

Used to describe food or a dish that doesn't look or taste appealing, discouraging one from wanting to eat it.

• The grey color of the stew made it look unappetizing.
• The leftovers had become unappetizing after sitting in the fridge for days.