as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
a flavorless fruitcake that must have been given as a gift many times over
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Recent Examples of flavorless
The nearly flavorless beads could be integrated into everyday foods, according to the ACS, and even formed into tapioca-like balls for desserts or bubble teas.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The cannoli chips are pretty flavorless, but the ice cream itself is fine.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The cannoli chips are pretty flavorless, but the ice cream itself is fine.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorless
Adjective
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The new Spot+Scrub Ai is the complete opposite and comparatively bland, thanks to its all-black exterior.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Food made by white people is often associated with and critiqued for being bland and unseasoned.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thallium is a toxic heavy metal, and tasteless and odorless element.—
Trent Abrego,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mineral oil is a tasteless, odorless oil that doesn't soak into the skin.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On the road, the Murano sidesteps the insipid CVT vibe of the past.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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Callahan’s baritone is rich and full, but the rest of the instrumentation feels insipid.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
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“Flavorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorless. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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