Flavorlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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flavorlessness
[ ˈfleɪvərləsnəs ]
lack of taste
Flavorlessness refers to the quality of having no distinctive taste or flavor. It is the state of being bland or insipid, lacking any discernible or appealing taste.
Synonyms
blandness, insipidity, tastelessness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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flavorlessness |
Used to describe food or drinks that completely lack any taste or distinctive flavor.
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tastelessness |
Often carries a stronger negative connotation, implying that something is not only lacking in flavor but is unpleasant or offensive as a result.
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blandness |
Refers to food, drinks, or other experiences that are mild and unexciting. Typically implies a lack of strong flavors but not necessarily negative, might be suitable in certain contexts.
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insipidity |
Refers to something that is lacking in flavor or interest, often used in a more literary or formal context. Can be used to describe things beyond food, such as experiences or personalities.
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Examples of usage
- The soup's flavorlessness made it unappetizing.
- The dish was criticized for its flavorlessness.
lack of excitement or interest
Flavorlessness can also refer to a lack of excitement, interest, or appeal in something. It describes a dullness or lack of stimulating qualities.
Synonyms
dullness, tediousness, uninterestingness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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flavorlessness |
Used when describing food or beverages that lack taste or are bland.
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dullness |
Used to refer to something that is boring, monotonous, or lacks excitement. It can apply to various contexts such as conversations, films, books, or activities.
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tediousness |
Used to describe tasks, activities, or experiences that are repetitively boring, tiresome, and prolonged.
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uninterestingness |
Used to describe things, people, or activities that fail to capture attention or interest.
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Examples of usage
- The movie's flavorlessness left the audience bored.
- The flavorlessness of the presentation made it hard to pay attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "flavorlessness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insipidez
🇮🇳 स्वादहीनता
🇩🇪 Geschmacklosigkeit
🇮🇩 kekurangrasa
🇺🇦 безсмак
🇵🇱 bezsmak
🇯🇵 無味
🇫🇷 insipidité
🇪🇸 insipidez
🇹🇷 tatsızlık
🇰🇷 무미
🇸🇦 عدم النكهة
🇨🇿 bezchutnost
🇸🇰 bezchutnosť
🇨🇳 无味
🇸🇮 brezokusnost
🇮🇸 bragðleysa
🇰🇿 дәмсіздік
🇬🇪 უგემურობა
🇦🇿 dadsızlıq
🇲🇽 insipidez
Etymology
The word 'flavorlessness' is derived from the combination of 'flavor' and the suffix '-less', which indicates the absence of something. The concept of lack of taste or excitement has been expressed through this term to describe things that are uninteresting or bland. It has been used in English language to convey the idea of absence of flavor or appeal since the early 20th century.
See also: flavored, flavorful, flavorfully, flavorfulness, flavoring, flavorless.