insipidity

noun

in·​si·​pid·​i·​ty ˌin(t)sə̇ˈpidətē 

-ətē, 

-i

plural -es

1

: the quality or state of being insipid : vapidity

the insipidity of her thoughts

2

: something (as a remark or an idea) that is notably insipid

these insipidities of expression

Word History

Etymology

French insipidité, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin insipiditas, from Late Latin insipidus insipid + Latin -itas -ity

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