Tastelessly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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tastelessly

[ˈteɪstləsli ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

inappropriate behavior

In a tasteless manner; without good taste or decorum.

Synonyms

crudely, inappropriately, vulgarly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tastelessly	Used to describe actions or statements that lack refinement or good taste, often considered unrefined and offensive. She decorated her apartment tastelessly with mismatched colors and gaudy furniture.
vulgarly	Refers to actions, language, or behavior that are considered rude, offensive, or in bad taste. It often implies a lack of sophistication and coarse manners. He spoke vulgarly in front of the children, using offensive language.
crudely	Generally used to describe actions, remarks, or objects that are lacking sophistication, often considered coarse or unrefined. It can also imply a basic or rudimentary execution. He spoke crudely about his colleagues, making everyone uncomfortable.
inappropriately	Used to describe behavior or action that is not suitable for the situation or context, often breaking social norms or expectations. She was dressed inappropriately for the formal dinner, wearing casual clothes.

Examples of usage

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

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

lacking aesthetic appeal

In a way that lacks aesthetic appeal or style.

Synonyms

gaudily, tacky, unstylishly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tastelessly	Used when describing something done in poor taste, often lacking elegance or refinement. She decorated her house tastelessly with too many bright colors and random decorations. The comedian made tastelessly offensive jokes.
unstylishly	Used to describe something or someone that is out of fashion or not stylish, without necessarily being in bad taste. He was dressed unstylishly in outdated jeans and an old sweater. The room was decorated unstylishly, looking like it was from the 1980s.
gaudily	Used when something is bright, flashy, and showy, often excessively so and lacking good taste. He dressed gaudily in a neon green suit with a pink hat. The building was decorated gaudily with way too many lights and decorations.
tacky	Used to describe something that is cheap, showing bad taste, or lacking sophistication. This has a negative connotation. The souvenir shop sold tacky items like plastic Eiffel Towers. That shirt with the large, glittery logo looks really tacky.

Examples of usage

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

Translations

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Origin of 'tastelessly'

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,875, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.

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