Tastelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tastelessly

[ ˈteɪstləsli ]

^{Context #1}

inappropriate behavior

In a tasteless manner; without good taste or decorum.

Synonyms

crudely, inappropriately, vulgarly

Examples of usage

He joked tastelessly about a sensitive topic.
She dressed tastelessly for the formal event.

^{Context #2}

lacking aesthetic appeal

In a way that lacks aesthetic appeal or style.

Synonyms

gaudily, tacky, unstylishly

Examples of usage

The interior of the house was decorated tastelessly.
She painted her room tastelessly in bright neon colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "tastelessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem gosto

🇮🇳 स्वादहीनता से

🇩🇪 geschmacklos

🇮🇩 tanpa rasa

🇺🇦 несмачно

🇵🇱 bez smaku

🇯🇵 味がない

🇫🇷 sans goût

🇪🇸 sin sabor

🇹🇷 tatsız

🇰🇷 맛이 없이

🇸🇦 بدون طعم

🇨🇿 bez chuti

🇸🇰 bez chuti

🇨🇳 无味地

🇸🇮 brez okusa

🇮🇸 bragðlaust

🇰🇿 дәмсіз

🇬🇪 გემოვნების გარეშე

🇦🇿 dadsız

🇲🇽 sin sabor

Word origin

The word 'tastelessly' originates from the combination of the word 'tasteless' with the suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of tastelessness has been a subject of discussion in aesthetics and ethics, referring to the lack of good taste, refinement, or sensitivity in behavior, art, or design.