Tastelessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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tastelessness
[ หteษชstlษsnษs ]
lack of flavor
Tastelessness refers to the absence of flavor or taste in something. It can also describe a blandness or lack of interest in food or other sensory experiences.
Synonyms
blandness, flavorlessness, insipidity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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tastelessness |
When describing something that lacks any kind of flavor, creating a negative or unsatisfactory experience. It can be used for food or metaphorically for something lacking in excitement or interest.
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blandness |
Appropriate when referring to something mild or lacking in strong flavor or excitement. It can describe food, personalities, or experiences that do not leave a strong impression.
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insipidity |
A more formal word used to describe not only the lack of flavor in food but also the lack of interest, excitement, or stimulating qualities in other contexts. Often has a sophisticated tone.
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flavorlessness |
Used specifically for food or beverages that lack taste. It is a straightforward term that directly addresses the absence of flavor.
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Examples of usage
- Tastelessness can ruin even the most beautifully presented dish.
- His tastelessness in music was evident from his collection of generic pop songs.
- She was disappointed by the tastelessness of the soup.
Translations
Translations of the word "tastelessness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น insipidez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคนเฅเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Geschmacklosigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebosanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัะผะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ bezsmak
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๅณ
๐ซ๐ท insipiditรฉ
๐ช๐ธ insipidez
๐น๐ท tatsฤฑzlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฉ ุงูุทุนู
๐จ๐ฟ bez chuti
๐ธ๐ฐ bez chuti
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ brez okusa
๐ฎ๐ธ bragรฐleysi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะผััะทะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dadsฤฑzlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ insipidez
Etymology
The word 'tastelessness' originated from the combination of 'taste' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the lack of flavor or interest in something.
See also: distaste, distasteful, taste, tasteful, tastefully, tasteless, tastelessly, taster, tastes, tastily, tastiness, tasting, tasty.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,895, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.