Insipidness: meaning, definitions and examples

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insipidness

 

[ ɪnˈsɪpɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of flavor

Insipidness refers to the quality of being tasteless or lacking in flavor. It can describe food, drinks, or even conversations that are bland and uninteresting.

Synonyms

blandness, dullness, tastelessness.

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Word Description / Examples
insipidness

Used to describe something lacking flavor, interest, or excitement. Typically refers to food, but can also describe something uninteresting or uninspiring.

  • The soup's insipidness made it difficult to finish the bowl.
  • His insipidness as a public speaker failed to capture the audience's attention.
blandness

Often used for food that is mild and lacks strong flavor. It can also describe a situation or personality that is unremarkable or lacks unique features.

  • The meal's blandness made it hard to enjoy.
  • Her blandness in the interview resulted in a lack of interest from the employers.
dullness

Typically refers to something boring or lacking in brightness, sharpness, or excitement. Can apply to both mental and physical contexts.

  • The lecture's dullness made students lose focus.
  • The dullness of the knife made it difficult to cut the vegetables.
tastelessness

Usually refers to something lacking in discernible flavor or poor judgment in style or culture. It often carries a negative connotation.

  • The dish's tastelessness was disappointing after such high expectations.
  • The tastelessness of his jokes offended many in the audience.

Examples of usage

  • The insipidness of the soup made it difficult to finish.
  • His speech was marked by the insipidness of his delivery.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of excitement

Insipidness can also refer to a lack of excitement or interest. It describes situations or experiences that are dull or unstimulating.

Synonyms

boredom, monotony, tedium.

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Word Description / Examples
insipidness

This word is often used to describe a lack of flavor, excitement, or interest. It can apply to things, experiences, or even people that are bland or dull.

  • The meal was edible but suffered from insipidness.
  • Her insipidness made the lecture very hard to sit through.
monotony

This word is used to describe repetitive and unvarying situations, tasks, or conditions. It often carries a negative connotation and suggests a lack of variety.

  • The monotony of his daily routine began to wear on him.
  • She quit her job due to the sheer monotony of the work.
tedium

This word describes the quality or state of being tedious. It suggests a longer duration of boredom and often relates to tasks that are both dull and time-consuming.

  • The long hours of paperwork brought a sense of tedium to the office.
  • The lecture dragged on, giving rise to an unbearable tedium.
boredom

A common and simple word to describe the state of being bored. It's often used in everyday conversation and can describe both temporary and prolonged feelings.

  • He felt a deep boredom during the long meeting.
  • The movie was so slow that it induced boredom among the audience.

Examples of usage

  • The insipidness of the movie left the audience feeling bored.
  • She was tired of the insipidness of her daily routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "insipidness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insipidez

🇮🇳 नीरसता

🇩🇪 Geschmacklosigkeit

🇮🇩 kebosanan

🇺🇦 безсмак

🇵🇱 bezsmak

🇯🇵 無味

🇫🇷 insipidité

🇪🇸 insipidez

🇹🇷 lezzetsizlik

🇰🇷 무미건조

🇸🇦 عدم الطعم

🇨🇿 bez chuti

🇸🇰 bez chuti

🇨🇳 无味

🇸🇮 brez okusa

🇮🇸 ósæmileiki

🇰🇿 дәмсіздік

🇬🇪 უგემურობა

🇦🇿 dadsızlıq

🇲🇽 insipidez

Etymology

The word 'insipidness' comes from the Latin word 'insipidus', which means 'tasteless'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that lack flavor or interest.

See also: insipidity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,023, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.