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 brand’s Baby & Kids Daily Probiotics & Prebiotics / Essential Vitamin D Plus is a flavorless powder for children from birth to age 6.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
If a melon is harvested too early, you'll be left with hard, crunchy flesh that's bland or flavorless.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.
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Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Simply’s primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Simply's primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
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ABC News,
19 May 2026
The strange, flavorless American food.
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Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Protecting your heart doesn’t have to involve complex meal plans or flavorless restrictions.
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Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
If a melon is harvested too early, you'll be left with hard, crunchy flesh that's bland or flavorless.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.
—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Simply’s primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Simply's primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—
ABC News,
19 May 2026
The strange, flavorless American food.
—
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Protecting your heart doesn’t have to involve complex meal plans or flavorless restrictions.
—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorless
Adjective
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But no characteristic of the bland Krem is as interesting as his studded face.
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But when done without texture, the trend can feel bland.
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.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
Adjective
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Joe undercuts the vulnerable moment with a tasteless joke, disappointing Piña.
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Exploding The Weeknd’s shivery lust with the guttural churn of Deftones, this is toxic codependency music, the perfect soundtrack for Obsession if the movie were more tasteless.
Adjective
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Faced with insipid economic growth, politicians have not taken the action necessary to spark a resurgence, such as capital and digital markets reform, lower levels of regulation and lower business taxes.
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More boos followed after the final whistle with Slot’s side serving up another insipid home performance.
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“Flavorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorless. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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