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tasteless
/ˈteɪst.ləs/
lacking in flavor or taste
The soup was tasteless and needed more seasoning.
The soup had no flavor and required additional spices.
informal
Lacking in flavor or taste; bland.
The bread was stale and tasteless.
The bread had no flavor due to being old.
Often used to describe food or drinks that are unappetizing due to a lack of taste.
informal
Lacking in taste or refinement; vulgar or offensive.
His joke was tasteless and offended everyone.
His joke was inappropriate and upset people.
Can be used to describe behavior, language, or actions that are considered offensive or in poor taste.
Collocations
tasteless jokean offensive or inappropriate joketasteless foodfood that lacks flavor
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'tasteless' depends on the context. In food, it refers to a lack of flavor, while in social situations, it refers to offensive behavior.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'tasteles,' from Old English 'tæstlēas,' meaning 'without taste.'
Usage Notes
The word 'tasteless' can refer to both literal lack of flavor in food and figurative lack of refinement in behavior or language.
Word Breakdown
taste
the sensation of flavor
root-less
without
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